U.S. Treasury SecYellen to Make 11-Day Trip to Senegal, Zambia and SouthAfrica: Africa debt
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hosting African finance ministers at the Treasury"for a unique gathering to discuss shared priorities," she wrote on Twitter. Seated on her left at the dinner during during the meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in October 2022 is Vera Daves from Angola and on her right, Ghana's Ken Ofori-Atta.Washington, DC — Secretary of the Treasury Janet L.
During her travel, the Secretary will also underscore the spillover effects of Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, which have disproportionately hurt developing countries in Africa and globally. The Secretary will note the steps the U.S. has taken to boost food security, including through over $13.
On January 21, Secretary Yellen will visit Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as a slave trading post in West Africa. There, she will participate in a tour and deliver brief remarks where she will highlight the historical ties between the U.S. and Africa. The tour is open to pre-approved media.
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