This podcast episode explores the United States' and China's competing efforts to expand their influence in Africa, with particular attention to Vice President Kamala Harris's trip to three African countries and China's economic involvement in Africa. The United States focuses on counterterrorism and safety while China concentrates on infrastructure projects, which resonates positively with African people. There has been concern about China's growing influence, leading the U.S. to take action with diplomatic visits. Zambia's economic crisis has led to political instability and questions about how the United States should approach this opportunity. African leaders are looking to benefit from the competition between the U.S. and China and want the autonomy to engage with both countries for different reasons.
