White House to host U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December

President Biden will host leaders from across Africa in Washington later this year as the U.S. seeks to strengthen economic ties with the countries on the continent, the White House announced on Wednesday. The summit, set for Dec. 13-15, “will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities,” Biden said in a statement . He said the event will “build on our shared values to...