Let all of Africa pursue win-win ties with the US

President Joe Biden and other leaders pose for a family photo during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. [AP Photo]

The just-ended US-Africa Leader's Summit bringing together 49 African leaders for talks with President Joe Biden offers the best chance for the continent to reset its relations with Washington.

Following a similar meeting held by former President Barack Obama, this one was termed a "listening session". And there are all indications that America is keen to topple China's dominance in trade with Africa, which has been sustained on the back of massive investment in infrastructural development.