Africa has for some time been a key focus of the Trump administrations efforts to counter Chinas growing global influence, as Washington plans more than $340 million for projects in Africa and other regions

The Trump administration is expanding its rare earth strategy in Africa, backing a Madagascar project to reduce U.S. dependence on China's dominance of critical minerals.

Africa has for some time been a key focus of the Trump administrations efforts to counter Chinas growing global influence, as Washington plans more than $340 million for projects…