Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour

Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour

US first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia on the first stop on a five-day Africa tour, part of a push by the United States to strengthen its ties on the continent.

Jill Biden Says Namibia’s Vibrant Democracy Made It Her Choice for First Africa Stop

Jill Biden on Wednesday made the first visit by a U.S. first lady to the southwestern African nation of Namibia — chosen, she said, because of its vibrant democracy. The Namibian president and first lady warmly welcomed her on the first stop of her first trip to the continent as first lady. When asked why she chose Namibia — an arid, sparsely populated southern African nation — as the first stop on what the White House says is a show of support …

Namibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa

The last high-level U.S. official to visit was Vice President Al Gore in 1996, the White House said.

Namibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa

The first lady's trip is part of a commitment by President Joe Biden to deepen U.S. engagement with the region.

Namibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa

The first lady's trip is part of a commitment by President Joe Biden to deepen U.S. engagement with the region.

Namibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa

The first lady's trip is part of a commitment by President Joe Biden to deepen U.S. engagement with the region.