![]() ![]() The Vice President is visiting these three countries where the governments are investing in their democracies specifically at a time where we know there is a global democratic recession. Her visit is the fifth major trip from a senior administration official since the summit, and it comes on the heels of travel by Secretary Yellen, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, the First Lady, and Secretary Blinken, most recently. This is a follow-up to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December 2022, in an effort to make good on President Biden’s commitment that we are, quote, “all in” with Africa. So I will kick us off by just saying, as you know, the Vice President is traveling to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia. We’ll give some comments at the top, and then we will open it up for some Q&A. The speakers today, you have myself, from the Office of the Vice President, you have, and you also have on the line, hereinafter all referred to as “senior administration officials.” By joining this call, you are agreeing to the ground rules. I know some of the invites had a different time, but this is embargoed until 5:00 a.m. To set the ground rules, tonight’s call is on background, attributed to “senior administration officials.” And the contents are embargoed until Friday, March 24th, at 5 o’clock a.m. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hey, thanks. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””. ![]()
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