Biden will name Kenya a major non-NATO ally during state visit
It’s been more than 15 years since an African leader was granted a White House state visit. President Biden is trying to upgrade the U.S. relationship with Kenya.
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It’s been more than 15 years since an African leader was granted a White House state visit. President Biden is trying to upgrade the U.S. relationship with Kenya.
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