US-Africa leaders summit to kick off in Washington
The US is competing with China, Russia, and others for influence on the continent.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
In Washington, DC, dozens of African leaders are assembling for a significant summit that US President Joe Biden is hosting.
The three-day event is expected to draw more than 40 heads of state or government, African Union leaders, and businesses.
According to US officials, the conference will advance trade and democracy.
At a gathering of African businesspeople, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that partnerships would be prioritized.
The US is competing with China, Russia, and others for influence on the continent.
Senegalese leader Macky Sall, the African Union's head, claimed that he and his colleagues had not received adequate attention for an extended period of time.
