A number of African leaders on Sunday, December 11, 2022 announced on social media their departure for Washington DC in the United States.
The seat of the US government is readying to receive about 50 African leaders billed to attend the Joe Biden-administration’s first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
Among leaders who are heading to Washington are Zambian president Hakainde Hichelima, Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari, Uganda’s Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Liberia’s George Manneh Weah.
In the case of Ivory Coast, Prime Minister Patrick Achi arrived in Washington on December 11, 2022 and is set to represent President Alassane Ouattara.
The summit that is set to host about 50 African leaders – 49 heads of government and the African Union Commission (AUC) chief, Moussa Faki Mahamat.
According to information available to GhanaWeb, crucial conversations on health, democracy, climate change will top the agenda for the gathering slated to take place between December 13–15, 2022.
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will also provide heads of state the chance to discuss ways to fortify a mutually beneficial partnership that would create jobs and encourage sustainable growth.
The host nation is looking to refocus its attention on Africa in the light of recent inroads by rivals China and Russia – both countries have periodic gatherings for African leaders to discuss bilateral and continent-wide cooperation.
African leaders arriving in Washington for summit:
On my way to Washington DC, USA for the US-Africa Leaders summit among other official engagements. pic.twitter.com/ZQISiUJMlk
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) December 11, 2022
We’ve left for the #USA to participate in the #USAfricaLeadersSummit22 to be hosted by @POTUS @JoeBiden.
— Hakainde Hichilema (@HHichilema) December 11, 2022
While there we’ll hold bilateral talks with fellow Heads of State and Corporate leaders to showcase #Zambia. ???????? ????????
PHOTOS: Buhari Jets Out For US-Africa Summit
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) December 11, 2022
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, departed Katsina State for Washington DC ahead of the United States-Africa Leaders Summit. pic.twitter.com/3oFT1yHoSG
President Paul Biya of Cameroon and wife Chantal are in Washington, United States of America, to take part in the US Africa Summit scheduled for December 13-15, 2022. Upon arrival #Cameroon's first couple were welcomed by crowds Cameroonians and members of the official delegation pic.twitter.com/N2FE19krwu
— Edwin~Daniel (@Ssangody) December 12, 2022
"I look forward to working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to continue strengthening our shared vision for the future of U.S.-Africa relations," said President Biden.
The summit's schedule includes sessions on topics like infrastructure development, global health and food security, climate change and energy, and young African leaders in the diaspora.
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