China and Africa should rally their populations together to become a powerful force and write a new chapter in peace, prosperity and progress, Xi said in a sweeping speech to delegates from more than 50 African nations as he sought to bolster relationships seen as key to Beijing’s position as a rising global power. Flanked […]
This is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be playing catch-up in its engagement with the continent.But relations with other African allies are under strain, as strategic rivals including Russia and China challenge traditional areas of Western influence.At one time Mr Ruto would […]