More than 40 heads of state attend first Africa summit in the U.S. this week . The United States is sending a delegation to the African Union Summit for the first time since President Barack Obama took office last year. China surpassed the U.S. in trade with Africa , but America has distinct advantages , he says . Coons : Opinion : The U.S. has African diaspora that succeeded here , and it 's well-regarded in Africa .
More than 40 heads of state attend first Africa summit in the U.S. this week . The United States is sending a delegation to the African Union Summit for the first time since President Barack Obama took office last year. China surpassed the U.S. in trade with Africa , but America has distinct advantages , he says . Coons : The U.S. has African diaspora that succeeded here , and it 's well-regarded in Africa .