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The Secretary will underscore US support for a peaceful and inclusive Kenyan election in 2022,\u201d the statement further noted.<\/p>\n<p>Blinken would then travel to Abuja, where he will meet with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.<\/p>\n<p>They are expected to discuss furthering cooperation on global health, security, expanding energy access and economic growth, and revitalizing democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The embassy explained that the Secretary would deliver a speech on US-Africa policy in the capital of Africa\u2019s largest democracy and also engage with Nigerian entrepreneurs in the digital sector.<\/p>\n<p>The statement read,\u201dThe Secretary will conclude his trip in Dakar, where he will meet with President Macky Sall and Foreign Minister A\u00efssata Tall Sall to reaffirm the close partnership between our two countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven President Sall\u2019s upcoming African Union chairmanship, Secretary Blinken looks forward to discussing regional issues and shared values.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Secretary will engage in events that highlight America\u2019s strong commercial relationship with Senegal, amplify the role of female Senegalese entrepreneurs, and showcase the US partnership to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of the US relationships with her African partners. 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