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USA - Africa: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Visit to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal (November 2021). Part 2
 
PIIS032150750019729-3-1
DOI10.31857/S032150750019729-3
Publication type Article
Status Published
Authors
Andrey Urnov 
Occupation: Principal Researcher, Center for the Study of Russian-African Relations and Foreign Policy of African Countries
Affiliation: Institute of African Studies
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow
Journal nameAsia and Africa Today
EditionIssue 4
Pages5-13
Abstract

In the second part of the article three topics are reviewed. The US secretary of state visit to Senegal (November 20, 2021). Senegal was of particular interest to the United States as a member of French speaking community of African countries and a 2022 chairmen of the African Union.

A. Blinken was received by President M. Sall. A comprehensive discussion with Foreign minister Aissata Sall was devoted to the cooperation in five areas of “common interests - global health, the climate crisis, inclusive economic growth, democracy, peace and security”. During the visit the Senegal government and four American companies signed a Memorandum of $1 billion investments into infrastructural projects of the country.

The remarks made by the secretary during his stay in Africa provide the materials for the assessment of the US position on four acute conflict situations on the continent. Proposed schemes of settlement: Ethiopia - end of hostilities between the Federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, dialogue and negotiated political agreement; Somalia - the conclusion of parliament formation and presidential elections; Sudan and Mali - transit from military regimes to democratic civilian led governments.

The author cites factual aspects of Africa participation in the virtual global “Summit for democracy” initiated by President Biden (December 8-10, 2021). The Summit was conceived as a step toward the establishment of the US-led global alliance against China and Russia under the cover of democracy protection from “authoritarianism”. Out of 54 African states only 17 were invited. Surprisingly Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt were left out.

KeywordsUnited States, Africa, partnership, common interests, inclusive economic growth, democracy, peace and security, conflict, political settlement dialogue
Received28.01.2022
Publication date22.04.2022
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