Kamala Harris' Africa Tour Aims to Strengthen US Diplomatic Ties and Investment

Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a seven-day trip to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia to reset US-Africa relations and encourage American businesses to invest in African nations. The Biden administration is trying to compete with China, which has gained a significant economic foothold on the continent. Harris will focus on elevating the youth and making announcements about public-private sector investments. The trip is intended to make good on the administration’s commitments from December at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Harris' task will be to shift how Americans view Africa from one that centers on civil war, human rights abuses, and coup d’etats.