Angola, Joe Biden's choice for his first visit to Africa from October 13 to 15, highlights the growing influence of this oil country. The American president will visit the "Lobito Corridor" rehabilitation project, linking the Angolan port to the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a major American investment in infrastructure, this 1,300 km project is essential for transporting crucial resources such as copper and cobalt to the Atlantic. In a context of competition with China, Angola is diversifying its partnerships to consolidate its geopolitical position.Source: Africa News Agency
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