U.S. to provide $165 million in support for elections, governance in Africa

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as Senegal's President and Chairperson of the African Union Macky Sall looks on during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 14, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday said it would provide over $165 million to support elections and good governance in Africa next year, after U.S. President Joe Biden met with leaders of African nations facing upcoming elections.

Biden met on Wednesday with leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria and Sierra Leone to discuss upcoming elections in the countries next year, the White House said in a statement on Thursday.