Africa: China's Wild Scramble for Africa

opinion

As it turns out, it's what they call déjà vu altogether again. Africa is at the crossroads of a diplomatic battleground between competing powers for trade opportunities, as well as diplomatic leverage at the United Nations among other things. The outcome of this battle couldn't be more lucrative for many bankrupt governments across the continent.

In the end, many African governments will be laughing all the way to the bank. If only these funds will be utilized for the purpose of nation buildings to enhance the quality of living of the impoverished African people, and not the usual looting by the recursive supply of military turned civilian dictators and corrupt officials.

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