Africa Summit has confirmed U.S. ambition to make up lost ground in the continent . The summit is being held at a time when African leaders are struggling with economic and political crises that have left many countries mired in poverty and underdevelopment. The continent holds big promise but unemployment , security and health scares are still challenges . Job creation is key for the U.S. to claw back China 's grip on the African continent .
Africa Summit has confirmed U.S. ambition to make up lost ground in the continent . It comes after a decade of breathtaking Chinese acceleration across Africa . The continent holds big promise but unemployment , security and health scares are still challenges . Job creation is key for the U.S. to claw back China 's grip on the African continent .