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3 months agoIn Angola, a Former Cold War Rival, Blinken Touts U.S. Investments
The US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken concluded his visit to Africa with a stop in Angola, highlighting American investments in the country's solar energy projects and transportation infrastructure.
Angola's economic ties with China, including a $43 billion loan, have raised concerns among US military officials who fear China's potential establishment of a naval base with Atlantic Ocean access. [ more ]