Harris to Travel to Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia to Strengthen US Partnerships in Africa

Harris to Travel to Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia to Strengthen US Partnerships in Africa
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff make their way to board a flight before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Sept. 11, 2021. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will travel to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia later this month as a follow up to the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit held in December, the White House announced.

“The trip will strengthen the United States’ partnerships throughout Africa and advance our shared efforts on security and economic prosperity,” according to a White House statement.