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Africa in the New Era of U.S.-China Relations

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Africa once again faces the prospect of being caught in the middle of a Great Power struggle, a situation it desperately wants to avoid. Here you will find CAP’s full coverage of the burgeoning struggle between the U.S. and China on the continent and how the two powers are vying for influence. Bookmark this page to follow our coverage of how the increasingly bitter politics between Beijing and Washington is impacting countries across the continent. If you’re not already a subscriber, you can unlock all of our coverage here.

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