The U.S. Wants To Strengthen Ties With Africa, Biden Hosts Summit To Engage Leaders

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Kevin Dietsch/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel· Updated December 14, 2022

This week, nearly 50 African leaders and delegates are in Washington,DC., for the US-Africa Leaders Summit. President Biden is hosting this important three-day summit, which is the centerpiece of a significant effort to reset and improve US relations with African countries where China and Russia are also working to expand their influence.

On December 13, the summit began with

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