Biden's visit aims to showcase the U.S.-backed Lobito Corridor railway project, emphasizing a new strategy for countering Chinese influence in Africa.
The Lobito railway project represents a $2.5 billion investment that highlights the U.S.'s interest in Africa's critical minerals and a shift in engagement strategies.
This railway enhancement is part of a wider strategy to compete with China's dominant position in the African critical minerals market, particularly for electric vehicle batteries.
Critics argue that the U.S. needs to respond more robustly to African desires and that Biden's initiatives may not be enough to shift the continent away from China's orbit.
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