African leaders say they’re looking forward to strengthening their partnerships with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump, but some international affairs experts say his new administration may change how Washington engages with the continent. The United States is gearing up for a transfer of power, with President Joe Biden congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and Vice President Kamala Harris conceding defeat. In his first speech since the election, President Biden praised Harris and encouraged Americans to “bring down” the temperature in discourse.