VIDEO: “I’m So Very Excited To Be Here” Watch US Vice President Kamala Harris Arrive In Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris has landed in Ghana on the 26th of March 2023. She is intended to spend a week in Africa at the end of March as part of the United States deepenings its allies as China and Russia form alliances.

“The trip will strengthen the United States’ partnerships throughout Africa and advance our shared efforts on security and economic prosperity,” said a statement from the vice president’s spokesperson, Kirsten Allen.

Upon arrival, she stepped off the plane with her husband Douglas Emhoff and was greeted on arrival with a handshake by Vice President Bawumia.

She was welcomed by a group of kids who were made to stand in the scorching sun and wave the Ghana flag in order to greet her.

After stepping off the plan, Kamala Harris made a public speech addressing her stay in Africa. She mentioned her array to vists first to Ghana, then to Tanzania, then to Zambia.

According to her, she is very excited about the future of Africa as it is predicted that by 2050, 1 in every 4 people will be living on the continent of Africa. She intends to address the climate crisis, and work on increasing investments, facilitation of economic growth and opportunity, specifically empowerment of women and girl, youth, digital security, and more.

The usual talk, watch her speech below.

Kamala Harris plans to be in Ghana until the 29th of March, then in Tanzania from March 29 to 31. Her final stop is Zambia, on March 31 and April 1. US President Joe Biden is expected to travel to Africa later this year.

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