Yellen heads to Africa with US seeking to counter China’s influence

Zambia, a fledgling democracy with heavy debt, is a key stop South Africa and Senegal also on Treasury chief’s agenda US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen departs Tuesday to visit three African countries central to President Joe Biden’s strategy to rejuvenate ties on the continent and counter China’s influence across the developing world. The 11-day journey … Continue reading Yellen heads to Africa with US seeking to counter China’s influence