The US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry has dismissed claims that the recent high-level visits by US officials are aimed at countering the growing influence of China and Russia on the African continent.

Of late, the African continent has seen high-level visits from the top echelons of the US government amid geo-political tensions between the US, China and Russia.

Earlier this month, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger where he announced USD150 million in direct assistance to Africa's Sahel region.

The visit to Niger was preceded by stopovers in Ethiopia, where Blinken was quoted by international media as saying that Ethiopia needs to make more progress in implementing a peace agreement with its northern Tigray region before relations with the U.S. are normalized.

In February, US First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden chose Namibia and Kenya for her African safari during which she showered praises on the two countries and upholding of democratic principles.

In another charm offensive, the U.S. Vice-President, Kamala Harris kicked off a three-nation African tour in Ghana on Monday.

Harris, during a press conference in Accra, announced a pledge of USD100 million in support of Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Togo to address terrorism and insurgencies.

The Biden administration has maintained that its support is purely based on the need to strengthen democracy following the US-Africa summit last year and human rights issues.

The high-level visits are not to counter the influence of Russia and China, the US ambassador to Namibia says.

Ambassador Berry also denied there is any fight for influence emanating from the running disagreements between the US, China and Russia. 

Ambassador Berry was speaking to the media, following a courtesy call at the State House.