Africa: Biden Snubs Buhari in First Calls to Africa

The sidestepping of Nigeria is seen as reflective of the country's declining global appeal.

U.S. President Joe Biden made his first call to an African leader last week, apparently choosing not to speak to Nigeria's President Buhari, an omission experts say reflects not only America's diplomatic priorities but Nigeria's estimation at a time the continent's largest democracy faces staggering domestic problems.

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