Vice Pres. Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on Sunday, kicking off a weeklong trip to the continent that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. Harris, the first Black woman U.S. vice president, is making her first trip to Africa while in office.
"I'm very excited about the impact of Africa on the rest of the world."Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech at the Kotoka International Airport, March 26, 2023 in Accra, Ghana.that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia.
The welcome ceremony included a gift of flowers, dancers and drummers as she walked down a red carpet and a large group of children gathered to the side of the stage where she made brief remarks. While on her trip, Harris said she wants to promote "increasing investments," the "economic empowerment" of women, girls and young businesspeople, "digital inclusion" and food security in light of mounting challenges from climate change.
Previewing the vice president's agenda on a call with reporters on Thursday evening, senior administration officials said Harris will be asking the leaders not to "choose" between the U.S. and China but to "expand" their options.
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