Biden Announces $1 Billion for Africa During Maiden Trip

US President Joe Biden (L) talks during his bilateral meeting with Angola President Joao Lourenco (unseen) at the Presidential Palace in Luanda on December 3, 2024. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP

By Aurélia End

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Africa during a visit to Angola, where the United States is showcasing a major infrastructure project aimed at countering China’s investments on the continent.

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