WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- A three-day U.S.-Africa summit began on Tuesday in Washington, with President Joe Biden's administration planning to commit $55 billion over the next three years to support the continent where China is increasing its economic clout.
International relations
U.S. seeks stronger ties with Africa in 3-day summit amid China clout
49 countries invited for talks on trade, investment, climate and space
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meet with Angolan President Joao Lourenco, nearest on right, during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington on Dec. 13. © Reuters
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