Vice President Kamala Harris in Africa — in pictures
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US Vice President Kamala Harris starts a three-country tour of Africa, promoting the White House's positive vision of the continent as the 'future of the world'. AFP -
Ms Harris's trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, is the latest salvo in deepening US engagement with a continent largely ignored under the previous administration. AFP -
Workers roll out a red carpet as Ms Harris visits the African continent for the first time in an official capacity. Getty Images -
Ms Harris is on a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. AP -
Schoolchildren wave Ghanaian and US flags to welcome Ms Harris. Getty Images -
Ms Harris takes time to shake hands with some of the children. AFP -
Ms Harris is welcomed by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. AFP -
Ms Harris poses with President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo as she arrives for their meeting at the Jubilee House presidential palace in Accra. AFP -
Mr Akufo-Addo introduces Ms Harris to some of the country's ministers upon her arrival. Reuters -
Ms Harris's trip comes after a December summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington with US leaders and counterparts from Africa, a continent where China and Russia are enjoying rising influence. AFP -
Ms Harris addresses a news conference. AP
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