Africa: The New Scramble
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...
Africa is the world’s last great growth frontier, and the arena where the United States, China, the Gulf states and Europe are now competing hardest for minerals, energy, ports and influence. The Rio Times covers the continent through the same investor-and-expat lens it brings to Latin America: the economies, deals, commodities, infrastructure and politics that move capital. From Nigeria and South Africa to Egypt, Kenya and the DRC, this hub gathers our daily Africa coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story, including the fast-growing trade and investment ties between Africa and Latin America. Browse the latest below, or start with our pillar guide to the new scramble for Africa.
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...