In Nigeria, Antony Blinken sets priorities for the US administration in Africa

According to Antony Blinken, the Biden administration “ firmly believes that it is time to stop treating Africa as a geopolitical subject – and to start treating it as the major player that it has become ».

« We will do things differently “, Assures the American diplomat, in front of the ambassadors of the member countries of the ECOWAS:” Too many times countries have been treated like juniors, rather than equal partners He admits.

« The United States does not want to limit your partnerships with other countries », Explains Antony Blinken. ” We want to further strengthen our partnerships … we don’t want you to make a choice, we want to give you choices “, Continues the head of American diplomacy.

Without ever citing his Chinese competitor, Antony Blinken prefers to focus on what he says are ” common interest Between the United States and Africa: health, climate change, security, democracy and growth.

Thus, economically, “ we want to create jobs that benefit local communities », Underlines Antony Blinken, who reaffirms his will to fight against corruption. Washington welcomes the creation of the Continental Free Trade Area, which, according to Antony Blinken, offers real economic growth.

Antony Blinken continues his visit this Friday and Saturday in Senegal.