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U.S. faces a double challenge in Africa as China dominates and Russia expands its ...
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
China leads Africa's foreign influence with significant trade, while Russia rapidly expands its presence focusing on defense, energy, and agriculture, challenging U.S. and Western influence which is waning in the region.
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Your strategies targeting Africa must now account for China’s vast economic leverage and Russia’s growing security role. US-backed ventures face new barriers that could shift partnership opportunities away from traditional allies.
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