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Tim Kaine: “Africa and the Americas--32 of the 35 youngest countries in the world are in Africa, and the population growth there as…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2024
Africa and the Americas--32 of the 35 youngest countries in the world are in Africa, and the population growth there as well as a whole lot of other factors make it a really important area of strategic focus.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the strategic importance of Africa and the Americas due to youth population growth.

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