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I believe that we all need each other. The United States needs Africa for its resources, wealth, etc. And Africa also needs the United States for its expertise, technology and investment. I think it is very important to reiterate here that Africa is ready to continue working with the United States. Africa considers its partnership with the United States to be a strategic one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A sentiment shared by Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, who said, &#8220;it&#8217;s in our interest to have a stable and prosperous Africa. 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