FILE — U.S. President Joe Biden talks with African leaders before they pose for a family photo during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, Dec. 15, 2022. The G20 group of the world's leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of the continent of more than 1.3 billion people as its countries seek a more important role on the global stage. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File),Image: 803956710, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. FILE PHOTO, Model Release: no, Credit line: ČTK / AP / Andrew Harnik