Thomas Sheehy on Vice President Kamala Harris’ Visit to Africa

April 03, 2023 00:08:35
Thomas Sheehy on Vice President Kamala Harris’ Visit to Africa
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Thomas Sheehy on Vice President Kamala Harris’ Visit to Africa

Apr 03 2023 | 00:08:35

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Show Notes

Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania is further indication that “the U.S. is finally waking up” to opportunities in Africa, says USIP’s Thomas Sheehy. “Africans want choices, they don’t want to be dependent just on Chinese investment … they want the U.S. engaged.”

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