The United States Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled

to travel to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia later this month,

according to a statement by her office.

The visit will make it the most senior President Joe Biden

administration official to visit the African continent, CNN

reported.

Harris’ trip comes as the administration seeks to strengthen

its relationships with African countries, as competitors like

Russia and China have made moves in the region.

She is billed to visit the three aforementioned countries on a

historic trip, her first visit to the continent since becoming vice

president.