Kamala Harris lands in Ghana on a mission to get Africa to 'expand their options' beyond China
Daily MailKamala Harris landed in Ghana on Sunday to begin a three-nation African tour designed to counter the growing influence of China on the continent. Kamala Harris is seen arriving in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Sunday and being greeted by the vice president of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia Ghana was the first stop in Harris' three-nation African visit Harris said the visit would be addressing such issues as climate crisis, increasing food security, and increasing investment on the continent Ghana is facing an economic crisis with inflation at more than 50 percent and its cedi currency down sharply, hit by the adverse effects of the global pandemic and Ukraine crisis. Harris is seen receiving gifts from Ghanaian children on arrival in Accra The vice president told Ghanaians she was excited to be there, and looking forward to working with them on areas of mutual cooperation School children are seen waving Ghanaian and US flags at the airport in Accra Harris is greeted by well-wishers on arrival in Ghana on Sunday On this trip, Harris will also discuss China's engagement in technology and economic issues in Africa that concern the United States, as well as China's involvement in debt restructuring, senior U.S. officials said last week. Harris was received in Ghana's capital Accra by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and senior government officials.
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