What does Africa gain from its relationship with the US?

Heads of state from 49 African countries have been invited to Washington DC this week for a three-day US Africa summit hosted by President Joe Biden. The meeting’s agenda includes strengthening relations with the continent, the climate crisis, good governance, food security, global health and trade. In his speech to the gathering, President Biden said the shared benefits of closer cooperation and economic activity would be significant.

So what does Africa gain from its relationship with the US? Africa Daily’s Ferdinand Omondi has been finding out.