Biden's trip fulfills a promise made by Biden to visit the continent during the Africa leaders summit in Washington DC two years ago, highlighting the importance of these ties.
The trip comes amid the controversy of his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, suggesting a complicated domestic and international political landscape as his presidency winds down.
'The message implied by the timing is hard to miss,' said Ken Opalo. 'Biden had the time and stamina to visit lots of places during his four years in office, but only found time as a lame duck.'
Biden vowed to put Africa at the centre of US foreign policy, but many of those expectations have largely not been met, raising questions about U.S. commitment to the continent.
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