Africa in the new great power competition

As a result, the increased attention to Africa by external powers in both political and economic terms can be attributed to these features. Due to the growing geopolitical importance of Africa, there has been increasing competition among superpowers such as China, Russia, the US, and even Europe for influence over the continent through investment, security cooperation, infrastructure development, and diplomatic partnerships. This trend has made Africa one of the most important battlegrounds for the emerging multipolar international order.

China’s expanding footprint in Africa