Biden Highlights U.S.-Africa Partnership During Historic Angola Visit

President Biden emphasizes shared history, investment opportunities, and the Lobito Corridor project in his first trip to Angola.

President Biden delivered a speech at Angola's National Museum of Slavery, reflecting on the brutal history of the transatlantic slave trade and the ongoing fight against racial injustice in the U.S.
The Lobito Corridor, a U.S.-backed railway project connecting Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Angola's Lobito Port, was presented as a key initiative for boosting mineral exports and economic growth in Africa.
Biden announced over $1 billion in U.S. aid for Africans affected by drought and food insecurity, while also promoting investment over aid as a foundation for U.S.-Africa relations.
The visit underscored Angola's strategic importance in countering China's influence in Africa, as the country faces significant debt tied to Chinese loans and infrastructure projects.
Biden's trip marks the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to Angola, highlighting strengthened bilateral ties and cooperative efforts in trade, energy, and security.