China and the US are competing for influence in Africa

Both countries are fighting for economic power on the African continent, but experts are split on what this means for local businesses.

There is a big tug-of-war happening right now for the future of Africa’s economy. The two biggest players in this game are China and the United States. For a long time, China has been Africa’s top partner. They have built roads, bridges, and big projects all over the continent. But now, the United States is pushing back. Officials in Washington say China’s influence is hitting African countries hard, and they want to make sure the U.S. remains a key player instead. People are looking at the math to see who really wins in these deals. Right now, most African countries buy way more from Chin…