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Biden's trip to Angola aimed at countering China's fast-growing influence in the continent

US President Joe Biden (3rd R) walks on the red carpet next to Angola Foreign Affairs Minister Tete Antonio (2nd R) upon his arrival at the Quatro de Fevereiro Luanda International Airport in Luanda on December 2, 2024. [AFP]

In a world marked by intense geopolitical competition, China stands out as a country that has shown Africa a path to industrialisation and modernisation without imposing stringent conditions, unlike many Western countries and their multilateral institutions.

As a result, China's growing influence in Africa has prompted Western powers, who see themselves as geopolitical leaders, to reconsider their strategies. Some have shifted from focusing solely on capacity-building programmes to engaging in tangible development projects on the continent.

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