US Vice President Kamala Harris starts a three-country tour of Africa, promoting the White House's positive vision of the continent as the 'future of the world'. AFP
Ms Harris's trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, is the latest salvo in deepening US engagement with a continent largely ignored under the previous administration. AFP
Workers roll out a red carpet as Ms Harris visits the African continent for the first time in an official capacity. Getty Images
Ms Harris is on a seven-day African visit that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia. AP
Schoolchildren wave Ghanaian and US flags to welcome Ms Harris. Getty Images
Ms Harris takes time to shake hands with some of the children. AFP
Ms Harris is welcomed by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. AFP
Ms Harris poses with President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo as she arrives for their meeting at the Jubilee House presidential palace in Accra. AFP
Mr Akufo-Addo introduces Ms Harris to some of the country's ministers upon her arrival. Reuters
Ms Harris's trip comes after a December summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington with US leaders and counterparts from Africa, a continent where China and Russia are enjoying rising influence. AFP
Ms Harris addresses a news conference. AP
Vice President Kamala Harris in Africa — in pictures
