Africa, China and Trump

How could US-China rivalry in Africa play out under Trump 2.0?
President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be closely watching the incoming administration’s movements further afield,
Could China-US rivalry go off the rails in Africa over a resourceful train route?
The US and China are in a race to secure greater access to Africa’s vast mineral reserves with an infrastructure push by land and sea.
Trump Inherits Declining American Presence in Africa as China, Russia Rise
President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit the complex challenge of reviving the United States' waning influence in Africa. In recent years, U.S. diplomatic and economic presence on the continent has weakened,
Trump Inherits Waning US Strength in Africa
Interviews with eight current and former officials along with a review of U.S. government watchdog reports show that a dearth of staff and resources under President Joe Biden at embassies in Africa undermined efforts to implement Washington's goals.
What Trump's re-election could mean for Africa
During his first term as US president, Donald Trump sparked outrage over his remarks about African nations, but Africa leaders have been quick to congratulate him since his re-election.
The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa
The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at ...
China-Africa partnership strengthens resilient community building: officials
China-Africa all-rounded cooperation continues to gather momentum toward building a resilient China-Africa community, driven by a shared destiny, African Union (AU) and Africa Centers for Disease ...
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Trump taps staunch South Africa critics for top US diplomatic posts
Pretoria’s cozy ties to China and Russia and its criticism of Israel have put it in Republicans’ crosshairs, threatening ...
China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier
Billed by China’s foreign ministry as a “grand reunion of the China-Africa big family", more than two dozen African leaders ...
Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission
Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency, sources ...
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China in Africa: October 2024
Chinese diplomatic developments abounded across the African continent throughout October, including the implementation of new China-Africa partnerships in the wake of last month’s Forum on ...
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CIIE stands as a catalyst for China-Africa synergy in tandem with shared prosperity
This year marks a milestone in China-Africa relations. At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in ...
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China and the BRICS: Prioritization or Pluralism?
Last month’s 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan brought about clear signs of China’s intended aspirations for this group. This ...
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Diminishing Diplomatic Influence: U.S. Faces Challenges in Africa
The U.S. is experiencing a decline in its diplomatic influence in Africa, needing to address missing insights on a continent ...
What could Trump's return, and his tariffs, actually mean for China?
Could the tariffs Trump's threatened to slap on Chinese imports backfire and help Beijing? Some experts say they will.