In the same week that the United States, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia are co- hosting the Summit for Democracy, American Vice President Kamala Harris visited three African countries – Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia.
Harris’ visit forms a part of the Biden administration’s large demarche to re-establish American prominence in African affairs. Underpinning this interest is America’s admission that “Africa will shape the future — not just the future of the African people, but of the world”.
There are several other reasons for this renewed interest and not all of them have to do with Africa.
America will still maintain its security commitments to Africa, which have mainly underpinned US-Africa relations in the wake of September 11.
