Opinion: Biden invited 49 African leaders to Washington this week. Here’s why that matters

For far too long, the United States has treated Africa as an afterthought, much to Washington’s peril. US leaders have allowed rivals like China and Russia to deepen their ties — both economic and political — while America twiddles its thumbs on the sidelines.

For far too long, the United States has treated Africa as an afterthought, much to Washington’s peril. US leaders have allowed rivals like China and Russia to deepen their ties — both economic and political — while America twiddles its thumbs on the sidelines.