Biden's Historic Angola Visit: Aid, Warnings, and Legacy Reflections
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US President Joe Biden's visit to Angola marks the first by an American president, focusing on enhancing trade and security ties. The US supports a new railway project linking Angola with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa. Biden's visit signifies improved US-Angola relations, with Angolan President João Lourenço welcoming the partnership. The trip also includes a visit to a slavery museum, acknowledging the region's historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade.
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