Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived at Kotoko International Airport in Ghana to launch her three-country tour of Africa, deepening diplomatic ties with the continent. President Joe Biden will later join VP Harris on his own Africa trip this year. VP Harris' nine-day tour of Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia seeks to win support amid increasing competition from foreign nations like China and Russia while also assisting these countries during their respective economic struggles.
Building upon Foreign Minister Antony Blinken's visits to Ethiopia and Niger, the United States aims to enhance its ties with Africa through Vice President Kamala Harris' launch of her trip in Ghana. As part of her mission, she will be amplifying US-Africa Summit discussions in December regarding President Joe Biden's concerns for the future of African countries.
What draws powerful nations such as China's Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta is Africa's constantly expanding youth population and bountiful natural resources. With these aspects continuing to grow, there lies inherent promise in the continent that entices visitors from all corners of the world.
Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Ghana marks an important milestone in the relationship between the United States and Africa. While the trip will focus on strengthening ties, it also comes at a time when Ghana's economy is facing its most challenging financial crisis this century. With inflation rates rising well above 50%, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has held talks with Beijing over restructuring debt burdens. Godfred Aluvar Bokpen, economist and finance professor at the University of Ghana, acknowledges that VP Harris' visit could elevate their relationship to "another level;" however, he doubts there'll be long-term benefits in addressing the country's current economic woes.
He informed the BBC of his endorsement of US involvement in the region and its debt crisis. He also voiced his concern regarding what he deemed to be unfavorable trading conditions with creditor countries.
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