December 2, 2024

Kamala Harris in Africa

By NABJ Black News & Views  

The vice president spent seven days touring the African continent. Here are some highlights from her trip.

Vice President Kamala Harris smiles as she arrives in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday March 26, 2023. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris smiles as she arrives in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday March 26, 2023. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Ghanaian schoolchildren wait to greet Vice President Kamala Harris at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Harris is completing a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Ghanaian schoolchildren wait to greet Vice President Kamala Harris at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Harris is completing a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris is greeted by traditional dancers as she arrives in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday March 26, 2023. Harris is completing a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris is greeted by traditional dancers as she arrives in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday March 26, 2023. Harris is completing a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris, center, followed by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, visits the Vibrate Space at the Freedom Skatepark in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Vibrate Space is a workstation for young creative artists that includes a community recording studio and music business program. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris, center, followed by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, visits the Vibrate Space at the Freedom Skatepark in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Vibrate Space is a workstation for young creative artists that includes a community recording studio and music business program. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, meets Ghanaian singer Ama Serwah Genfi, second right, known professionally as Amaarae, and Vibrate Space founder Sandy Alibo, left at the Vibrate Space community recording studio for young creatives, at the Freedom Skatepark in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Nipah Dennis, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, meets Ghanaian singer Ama Serwah Genfi, second right, known professionally as Amaarae, and Vibrate Space founder Sandy Alibo, left at the Vibrate Space community recording studio for young creatives, at the Freedom Skatepark in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Nipah Dennis, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris walks at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on Tuesday March 28, 2023. This castle was one of about 40 "slave castles" that served as prisons and embarkation points for slaves en route to the Americas. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press u)
Vice President Kamala Harris walks at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on Tuesday March 28, 2023. This castle was one of about 40 "slave castles" that served as prisons and embarkation points for slaves en route to the Americas. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press u)
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff listen to a guide as they tour Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on Tuesday March 28, 2023. This castle was one of about 40 "slave castles" that served as prisons and embarkation points for slaves en route to the Americas. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff listen to a guide as they tour Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on Tuesday March 28, 2023. This castle was one of about 40 "slave castles" that served as prisons and embarkation points for slaves en route to the Americas. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses youth gathered on Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday March 28, 2023. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses youth gathered on Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday March 28, 2023. Harris is finishing a seven-day African visit that also took her to Tanzania and Zambia. Photo credit: Misper Apawu, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan speak during a news conference following their meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo credit: Ericky Boniphace, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan speak during a news conference following their meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo credit: Ericky Boniphace, Associated Press pool photo
Vice President Kamala Harris, second right, is greeted by traditional dancers after landing in Lusaka, Zambia, on Friday March 31, 2023. Harris is on the last leg of a seven-day African visit that took her to Ghana and Tanzania. Photo credit: Salim Dawood, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris, second right, is greeted by traditional dancers after landing in Lusaka, Zambia, on Friday March 31, 2023. Harris is on the last leg of a seven-day African visit that took her to Ghana and Tanzania. Photo credit: Salim Dawood, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Panuka Farm outside Lusaka, Zambia, on Saturday April 1, 2023. Harris is on the last leg of a a seven-day African visit that took her to Ghana and Tanzania. Photo credit: Angela Nandeka, The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Panuka Farm outside Lusaka, Zambia, on Saturday April 1, 2023. Harris is on the last leg of a a seven-day African visit that took her to Ghana and Tanzania. Photo credit: Angela Nandeka, The Associated Press
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