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Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Aid for Displaced Africans

The funding pledge was made amid U.S. efforts to counter China’s growing influence on the African continent.
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Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Aid for Displaced Africans
President Joe Biden (C) listens during his bilateral meeting with Angola President Joao Lourenco (unseen) at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, Angola, on Dec. 3, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Samantha Flom
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President Joe Biden has pledged more than $1 billion in humanitarian support for sub-Saharan African nations as he seeks to strengthen ties in the region to counter China’s growing influence.

Biden announced the commitment on Dec. 3 while in Angola for what is expected to be his final trip abroad as president.

Samantha Flom
Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].