United States President, Joe Biden disclosed he plans to visit Africa in February after the U.S. presidential election. “I plan on going in February after I am re-elected,” Biden said as he welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for the first of two days of meetings and a lavish state dinner.
Biden, a Democrat, is seeking another term and is poised to be challenged by his Republican rival, former President Trump whom he defeated in the 2020 polls.
Senior government officials said talks between both leaders would cover a range of issues from trade to debt relief and the way forward for Haiti, Ukraine, and Sudan.
The US leader has drawn attention for not visiting the African continent despite underscoring its importance on global issues, though several of his administration’s senior officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris have visited different countries on the continent.
Biden hinted at the possibility of a trip to Angola during a late November Oval Office meeting with his Angolan counterpart, Joao Lourenco, though he did not specify when.
