China, the US, Russia and the Gulf are competing for Africa's minerals, ports and influence. A guide to the new scramble for Africa and what is at stake.
Africa · Geopolitics
Key Facts
—What it is. A peaceful but intense contest among China, the US, Russia and the Gulf for Africa’s resources and influence.
—The prize. Critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper and rare earths that power clean energy and digital tech.
—China leads. It has signed cooperation deals with 52 of Africa’s 54 countries and funds railways, ports and mines.
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