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Kamala Harris embarks on a three-country tour of Africa to strengthen US partnerships and address economic challenges

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Vice President Kamala Harris is set to kick off a three-country tour of Africa, where she will meet with leaders and discuss ways to strengthen partnerships and address economic challenges. The United States aims to present itself as a better partner to Africa than China, which has invested heavily in the continent over several decades.

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Harris will begin her tour in Ghana on March 26th and stay until March 29th. She will then travel to Tanzania and stay there from March 29th to March 31st. Her final stop will be in Zambia, where she will be from March 31st to April 1st. During her visits, Harris plans to meet with the presidents of each country and announce public and private sector investments.

One of the main topics of discussion during the tour will be China's engagement in technology and economic issues in Africa. Harris and senior US officials will address the concerns the US has with China's involvement in debt restructuring and other economic issues. Zambia, the first African country to default on its sovereign debt during the COVID-19 pandemic, is working with its creditors, including China, to reach an agreement.

In addition to meeting with political leaders, Harris will also meet with young leaders and business representatives to discuss climate change and food insecurity. These issues are significant challenges faced by many African countries and require collaboration and solutions from the international community.

The US government is showing its commitment to strengthening partnerships with African countries, as demonstrated by the Africa Leaders Summit held in December and President Joe Biden's expected trip to the continent later this year. Harris's tour is an opportunity for the US to build relationships, address concerns, and demonstrate its commitment to supporting Africa's economic growth and development.

Overall, the US hopes to establish itself as a reliable partner for African countries and work collaboratively towards addressing economic challenges, promoting sustainable development, and tackling global issues like climate change and food insecurity.

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