During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Harris lauded Africa as being in “the future business,” sharing the United States’ belief that African innovation and ingenuity-much of it carried out by young people-would help tackle global challenges like the impacts of climate change and economic disparity.Ĭoming three months after the Summit, Harris’ visit to Africa reflected the United States’ commitment to partnering with African countries to find shared solutions to global challenges. national security interests on the continent, but to address shared global challenges. Strategy towards Sub-Saharan Africa in August 2022, which clearly identifies Africa’s geopolitical importance not only to U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff arrive in Ghana, March 26.
