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U.S. Strives to Counter China's Influence in Africa

5/13/2025

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Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson raised alarms about China's growing influence in Africa during the Obangame Express exercise in Cabo Verde. He pointed out that many African leaders perceive Chinese investments as a form of economic manipulation. In response, the U.S. is determined to bolster its partnerships with African nations, even as it grapples with dwindling foreign aid and a lack of essential naval resources.

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Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson raised alarms about China's growing influence in Africa during the Obangame Express exercise in Cabo Verde. He pointed out that many African leaders perceive Chinese investments as a form of economic manipulation. In response, the U.S. is determined to bolster its partnerships with African nations, even as it grapples with dwindling foreign aid and a lack of essential naval resources.