US-China Competition in AfricaNo mention of AVZ...!!..??The...

US-China Competition in Africa
No mention of AVZ...!!..??

The Lobito Corridor has become a focal point in evolving great power dynamics in Africa:

The United States has designated it as a flagship initiative under its Partnership for Global Infrastructure and InvestmentChina maintains significant interests through existing investments in regional mining operationsEuropean partners, particularly Portugal and Italy, have secured positions in various corridor componentsRussia has expressed interest in connecting its mining investments to the corridor's infrastructureThis multilateral engagement represents both competition and potential cooperation.

As the European Union's Commissioner for International Partnerships stated during the 2023 G7 summit: "The Lobito Corridor demonstrates that infrastructure development need not be a zero-sum game. Different partners can contribute complementary capabilities within a framework that prioritizes African interests."