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US President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world as he also vowed to champion democracy in a continent where China and Russia have enjoyed rising clout. “The United States is all in on Africa and all in with Africa," Biden told nearly 50 African leaders who have spent three days in a wintry Washington summit that featured a gala White House dinner. “Africa belongs to the table in every room — every room for global challenges that are being discussed," Biden said. Biden, who in September called for an African permanent seat...