"VP Harris addresses security and economic concerns on Africa trip"

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged support for Ghana, which is facing security concerns and an economic crisis, during her weeklong trip to Africa. She announced $100 million in assistance for the region and emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships across the continent. The visit comes amid fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries in West Africa, and concerns about China and Russia's entrenched interests in the region. The United States has sent troops to train militaries from Ghana and other countries to bolster their defenses against local offshoots of al-Qaida and the Islamic State.