Vice President Kamala Harris has concluded her historic tour of Africa, drawing praise from former President Obama and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo. During the trip, Harris engaged in discussions about issues such as visas, private investment, and funding for climate change.
Harris was warmly welcomed by young girls throughout her visit and made a special stop at the site of her maternal grandfather's home in Lusaka. Her grandfather had lived there as an Indian public servant during the 1960s.
The tour was significant not only for its diplomatic implications but also because it sent strong signals to black voters in the United States and resonates across the African diaspora. According to Harris, it was "very special" to return to Africa as Vice President of the United States.
The trip wasn't without controversy though; it received mixed reactions from various quarters. However, this did not deter Harris who said that she hoped Americans would see themselves reflected in her journey through Africa.
President Obama praised Harris on Twitter calling her a "daughter of our own country," while Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo encouraged her to "feel at home" during her visit to his country.
Overall, Kamala Harris' historic tour of Africa will likely be remembered for years to come due to its significance both diplomatically and symbolically among black communities worldwide.