Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Secretary of State is set to travel to Africa on July 31 for a 11-day trip around the continent. She will travel to at least six African nations including Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and South Sudan.
Clinton will first stop in Senegal to meet President Sall and other leaders as well as deliver a speech about the potential threats of Chinese investment in Africa and that proper development will help to dull the interest of extremist groups that are gaining power in Nigeria and Mali.
According to The Associated Press she will urge African leaders to consider projects from foreign countries that do not request complete liability and promote corruption to the disadvantage of some of the world's most poverty-stricken nations.
State Department spokeswoman, Victoria Nuland said in a statement that the Secretary of State will speak in Dakar to highlight "America's approach to partnership" across Africa.
After Senegal Clinton will travel to South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya. During her time in South Sudan, Clinton plans to congratulate leaders about the anniversary since their split with Sudan. In Uganda, Clinton is expected to speak about human rights issues in the country, particularly gay, lesbian and LGBT issues within the country that have been under attack by conservative and religious figures and lawmakers.
After Uganda, Clinton's trip to Kenya will include talks to urge leaders to hold a peaceful, free and fair national election in 2013.
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