The U.S. welcomes leaders from Africa, where China and Russia are making inroads
African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that's the centerpiece of President Biden's effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries.
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nearly 50 African leaders and delegates have arrived in Washington this week for a key summit hosted by President Biden. It is the centerpiece of a major effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries, whose relations with China and increasingly Russia have drawn scrutiny.
Over the last decade, the continent's geopolitical profile has grown to be seen as a vital region, with the fastest growing population
