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Why Partnering With Africa is Important to the Biden Administration

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By Lafayette A. Barnes/The Washington Informer

The Biden Administration kicked off its U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital for some 49 African heads of State and the African Union (AU) Chair Commissioner on Dec 13 to Dec 15.

This is the first summit since 2014 that focuses on strengthening partnerships between the U.S. and advancing their shared business and economic development priorities. Its outcomes are to enhance the participating nations’ long-term relationships, and leverage U.S. public and private sector resources to support and empower African citizens, institutions, and nations. 

See the complete story at The Washington Informer.