Yellen heads to Africa as US seeks closer ties amid China inroads
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen who is heading for an 11-day trip to Africa starting this week, aimed at deepening economic ties on the continent where China has become a key player. PHOTO | KEVIN DIETSCH | GETTY IMAGES | AFP
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading for an 11-day trip to Africa starting this week, aimed at deepening economic ties on the continent where China has become a key player.
Yellen's travel to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa from Wednesday onwards comes after a detour to Switzerland where she is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on macroeconomic issues.
