But by hosting this African Leaders Summit , the U.S. President is starting to rediscover Africa . Africa Summit has confirmed U.S. efforts to make up more ground in the region . It comes after a decade of breathtaking Chinese expansion across Africa . The continent holds big promise but economic , security and health scares are still mounting . Job creation is key for the U.S. to push back China 's hold on the African continent .
Africa Summit has confirmed U.S. efforts to make up more ground in the region . It comes after a decade of breathtaking Chinese expansion across Africa . The continent holds big promise but economic , security and health scares are still mounting . Job creation is key for the U.S. to push back China 's hold on the African continent .