Make President Biden’s Only Trip to Africa Count

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image US President Joe Biden is greeted by Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio as he arrives at Quatro de Fevereiro international airport in Luanda, Angola, December 2, 2024. © 2024 Ben Curtis/AP Photo United States President Joe Biden is embarking on a two-day visit to Angola, his only Africa trip as president. His visit is highly anticipated in Angola, and for President João Lourenço, it could be his biggest diplomatic achievement since taking office in 2017.Biden had pledged in 2022 to come to the continent to strengthen ties and counter China’s influence.…

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