President Joe Biden’s Visit to Angola Highlights U.S. Investment in African Infrastructure
President Joe Biden embarks on a trip to Angola, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to Africa since 2015. The focus is on the Lobito Corridor, a vital 1,300 km railway project aimed at enhancing resource exports. This visit also seeks to counter China’s influence in Africa as the U.S. aims to diversify partnerships amidst growing tensions. Biden’s agenda includes discussions on health care and security, while concerns over human rights issues in Angola persist.