US President Joe Biden has rescheduled his planned visit to Angola for December, following a delay caused by the need to oversee recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton devastated Florida, the White House announced on Wednesday.
This will mark Biden’s first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, with the trip now set for the first week of December, after the US presidential election in November, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
‘The upcoming visit to Luanda is intended to acknowledge Angola’s importance as a strategic partner and regional leader, and to discuss enhanced cooperation on security, health, and economic matters,’ Jean-Pierre said.
Biden had committed to visiting Africa during his current term, which concludes in January. Angola, an oil-rich nation, is increasingly viewed as a key player in regional diplomacy and energy security, making it a significant stop for the US president as his administration seeks to strengthen ties across the African continent.
Credit: Reuters
