From New York Times, I'm Michael Bavaro. This is Adelaide.

Vice President Kamala Harris' trip last week to Africa was designed to send a simple

message to its governments and people. China is not your friend. We are.

Today, my colleague, Abdi Latif, to hear on why the United States is picking this moment

to make that case and what it has to lose if African countries choose China.

It's Thursday, April 6th.

Abdi, tell us about this very high profile trip that the Vice President made last week to Africa.

So this past week, Vice President Kamala Harris visited three different African countries.

Hello, Ghana! That is Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia.

I am incredibly honored to be with you here in Ghana.

As soon as she stepped off the plane, she really got started on this charm offensive that was meant to bring into the fall to woo the leaders and the people of the different nations that she visited.

I am optimistic about the future of the world because of you.

The woman who will shatter every glass ceiling, the entrepreneur who will identify the next digital breakthrough.

She talked about the continent's young people and the potential that they have in shaping the future of the world.

One of the ways that she showed that was by talking and meeting a lot of young people, including artists.

I am very excited that this artist, this incredible artist, is going to be part of my playlist.

She even posted a Spotify list of her favorite African music and met with artists including one named Amare.

I just can't thank you enough for the inspiration that you are providing.

I can't thank you enough.

And perhaps the most notable stop on this trip was a really personal one that she did in Zambia.

It is wonderful to be in Zambia and to be back in Zambia.

She gave a speech talking about her family's ties to the country.

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