WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- A three-day U.S.-Africa summit began on Tuesday in Washington, with President Joe Biden's administration planning to commit $55 billion over the next three years to support the continent where China is increasing its economic clout.
A total of 49 countries and the African Union have been invited to the event for talks on cooperation on a range of issues such as trade and investment, security, health and climate, as well as space.
