Focus on Africa Why is President Biden visiting Angola?
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Dec 2, 2024 Whitney Schneidman, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute specializing in US-Africa relations, discusses the significance of President Biden's historic visit to Angola, emphasizing its geopolitical context amid competition with China and Russia. Klaire Borchchevsky, a BBC Russian correspondent, sheds light on Maxim Shugulay's controversial role in Africa, revealing his dual identity as a cultural promoter and potential disruptor. They also critique the political turmoil in Mozambique, addressing human rights concerns and the importance of international support for democracy.
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Biden's Angola Visit
- President Biden's Angola visit is the first by a U.S. president to Africa in almost ten years.
- He will support the Lobito Corridor Initiative, a bipartisan project focusing on critical minerals and development.
US-Angola Relations
- The U.S. has a complex relationship with Angola, initially trying to overthrow the MPLA government.
- Angola has diversified relations, moving from Soviet and Chinese dependence towards the U.S.
Angola's Economic Goals
- Angola aims to diversify its commercial ties and attract private sector investment.
- The upcoming U.S.-Africa Business Summit aligns with Angola's economic development goals.