Kamala Harris strengthens US-Africa ties amidst global competition.

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa, focusing on economic development, climate change, food security, and a rising youth population. The trip is the latest and highest profile outreach by the Biden administration as it moves to counter China’s growing influence in the region. The hope is to portray Africa as a place for investment, not just aid packages, and to support reformers in each country. Harris will be closely watched as the first person of color and first woman to serve as America’s vice president.