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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose

U.S. says to commit $55 billion to Africa ahead of summit

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the 10th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence in Washington, U.S. December 7, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

The United States will commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years as President Joe Biden prepares to host the U.S.-Africa summit this week and discuss 2023 elections and democracy in the continent with a small group of leaders.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States is bringing "resources to the table" during the summit, adding that the U.S. commitment to invest in the African continent compares favorably to other countries.

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