Biden's Africa visit to promote us-backed railway

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Africa next week, starting in Angola, to promote the Lobito Corridor railway project, a US-backed initiative spanning Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The visit fulfills Biden’s earlier pledge to visit the continent during his term.

The Lobito Corridor project aims to enhance regional connectivity and trade, presenting an alternative to Chinese-backed infrastructure in the region.

Analysts suggest that the project’s success could align with former President Donald Trump’s stance on countering China’s influence, sparking debate over the continuity of US policies under successive administrations.

Biden’s visit shows growing geopolitical competition in Africa, where infrastructure development has become a key battleground in shaping alliances and economic dependencies.