Biden rebooting relations with Africa at summit, ahead of 2023 visit

Countries in the region have received little attention from US officials in the run-up to the meeting, as Washington neglected the continent and is lagging in its influence compared to Russia and China.
US President Joe Biden (L) shakes hands with African Union President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi as French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen look on at the start of the G-20 Summit, Rome, Italy, Oct. 30, 2021.
US President Joe Biden (L) shakes hands with African Union President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi as French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen look on at the start of the G-20 Summit, Rome, Italy, Oct. 30, 2021. - Ludovic Marin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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CAIRO — US President Joe Biden is seeking a reboot in relations with African leaders at this week's summit in Washington and ahead of a Presidential trip to the continent next year. 

Dozens of African leaders are attending the three-day-summit, Biden's first for the continent, as he tries to renew its commitment to the continent after years of disengagement. Axios reported on Tuesday that the US President is planning a visit to Africa early next year, and it will include sub-Saharan countries. 

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