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Invictus - Duke Of Sussex And Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cheers on competitors during the indoor rowing competition at the 2025 Invictus Games, in Vancouver, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/PA Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Orienteering - Jukola Relay - Kauhava, Finland

Athletes compete with their headlamps on in the international orienteering Jukola relay competition Lakia-Jukola 2024 in Kauhava, Finland, overnight between June 15-16, 2024. Some 20,000 competitors from more than 25 countries take part in the event every year. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, speaks with US President Joe Biden, not pictured, at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden, right, and William Ruto, Kenya's president, at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, and US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Evan Ryan, White House cabinet secretary, and Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, at an arrival ceremony during a state visit with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Reverend Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, right, and Aisha McShaw arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Lloyd Austin, US secretary of defense, Evan Ryan, White House cabinet secretary, Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, and US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at an arrival ceremony during a state visit with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, speaks with US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Lloyd Austin, US secretary of defense, speaks with Jake Sullivan, US national security adviser, right, at an arrival ceremony during a state visit with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, at an arrival ceremony during a state visit with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, speaks with US President Joe Biden, not pictured, at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Actor Sean Penn, left, and Ann Lee arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Vi Lyles, mayor of Charlotte, right, and Viola Alexander-Young arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Kate Gallego, mayor of Phoenix, right, and Mark Weinberg arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Representative Barbara Lee, a Democrat from California, right, and Simone Lee arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

Singer Don McLean, left, and Paris Dunn arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya’s president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world’s biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington’s top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, and US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya's president, left, and US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya’s president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world’s biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington’s top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya’s president, left, and US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world’s biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington’s top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

US President Joe Biden at a news conference with William Ruto, Kenya's president, not pictured, during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Hosts President Of Kenya William Ruto - Washington

William Ruto, Kenya’s president, left, and US President Joe Biden at a news conference during a state visit in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world’s biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington’s top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Ursula Burns, chairwoman of Teneo Holdings LLC, right, and Paul Keary, arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Eric Baker, co-founder of StubHub, left, and Nicole Cooper Baker arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Reta Jo Lewis, president of the US Export-Import Bank, left, and Ulysses Curry arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, arrives to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Michael Polsky, founder and chief executive officer of Invenergy LLC, right, and Emily Fleming arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Actress Danai Gurira, right, and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Dinner In Honor Of Kenya's President Ruto - Washington

Musician Brad Paisley performs during a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. An American president is hosting a state visit for an African leader for the first time in 16 years, as the world's biggest economy struggles to build influence on a continent forging closer relations beyond Washington's top competitors China and Russia. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM