The U.S. says ensuring the resources of Africa benefit the continent and its people, rather than engaging in illicit exploitation at the expense of the people is one of its major priorities.
The U.S. Department of State stated this against the background of the visit of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visit to Africa, accusing some of its “competitors” in the region of not helping Africa after exploiting its resources.
The department said the trip was to underscore the commitment of the U.S. to Africa and also to explore with the leadership in each of the countries about what they want to achieve, together as partners but also in U.S overall programme.
The department particularly noted sadly, the resources-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which did not benefit the country and its people but has been plunged…
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