President Joe Biden is attempting to revive US relations with the continent as China and Russia develop their affect.
US President Joe Biden is internet hosting a three-day summit with African leaders.
The summit got here as China was investing closely within the continent and Russia has turn out to be extra concerned in regional conflicts.
Barack Obama hosted the primary such summit eight years in the past.
However beneath Donald Trump, Washington shifted focus to home, moderately than international, coverage.
Within the interim, China has been increasing its affect in Africa.
It has invested in improvement initiatives and infrastructure, and issued loans.
Russia, too, has been energetic on the diplomatic entrance, and has been unofficially concerned in a number of navy conflicts.
So, what’s in it for African nations?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Friends:
Onyekachi Wambu – Columnist at New African journal.
David Shinn – Former US ambassador and professor at George Washington College.
Einar Tangen – Senior fellow on the Taihe Institute and founding father of Asia Narratives.
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