INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Joe Biden will make history as the first US president to visit Angola
security cooperation between the two nations
partnerships, regional security, and joint efforts for energy transition
These talks reflect the growing importance of Angola in US foreign policy.Angola has become a priority partner for the United States in the
transcontinental initiative represents the largest US investment in African rail infrastructure
(Photo Internet reproduction)Beijing has invested heavily in African infrastructure for decades, particularly in mining projects in the DRC
economic alliances, reducing dependence on China and Russia
rights organizations and opposition activists denounce these measures as poverty and unemployment remain endemic, especially among
youth.This tense political climate may influence discussions between the two leaders, who must address democratic reforms alongside economic
The Lobito Corridor project highlights the strategic importance of US-Angola cooperation.This initiative aims to connect the Atlantic Ocean
to the Indian Ocean via the DRC and Zambia
shifting geopolitical dynamics in Africa
and the EU view the Lobito Corridor as a counter to Chinese infrastructure and resource projects.The trip comes at a crucial time for both
The outcomes of this trip could shape US-Africa relations for years to come
