Lafayette A. Barnes, Author at The Washington Informer

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From Dec. 13-15, African presidents, Congressional members and the President and Vice President of the United States met during the three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. This photo is taken day-three during the Plenary 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ben Solomon/ U.S. Department of State)

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Promises for a Brighter Future

by Lafayette A. Barnes January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden has committed $55 billion over three years to advance Africa’s economic and human capital development priorities.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken (front row second from left) addresses participants of the U.S.--Africa Leaders Summit African with African Presidents from the Republic of Zambia (front row left) and Republic of Seychelles (front row right). (Courtesy Photo/ U.S. Department of State)

Why Partnering with Africa is Important to the Biden Administration

by Lafayette A. Barnes December 13, 2022December 13, 2022