As if it were a new colonial race, the world’s major powers mobilized to conquer the economic, military and political influence of Africa, a continent in natural resources and expected to double its population from today to 2050. fastest urbanizing region in the world. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it is the second fastest growing region in the world. EL PERIÓDICO from the Prensa Ibérica group evaluates the strategies of China, Russia, the USA and the European Union on this continent:
Chinese
beijing It has been working in the African market for years, and in 2009 it eliminated the US as its main trading partner. In this continent, China has found a solution to its inability to absorb production surpluses and a rich source of raw materials and has integrated this into its development project. New Silk Road.
Russia
Kremlin Taking advantage of the disrepute of the former colonial powers (especially Britain and France), it approaches Africa in search of new markets after the onslaught of the West. ukraine war. Your Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrovhas visited 12 countries on the continent in the last two years. And it fills a security vacuum left by the US and European Union countries with US mercenaries. wagner group.
United States of America
This burgeoning influence of China and Russia has set off alarm bells in the West. After twenty years of stagnant relationship, Management Joe Biden now it has decided to develop its “cooperation” with African countries and diplomatic operation Joining the President himself, who will travel to the continent this year, will reverse the scorn. donald trumpnot making any visits to Africa during his four years in office.
European Union
The 27 countries that make up the EU are trying to counter the power of Moscow and Beijing with an investment of 200 billion dollars. 150,000 million euroshalf the amount Brussels is willing to mobilize in its Global Gateway strategy, which seeks to position itself as a “trusted partner” in the world. The EU aims to distribute aid to accelerate the continent’s ecological and digital transition or to support sustainable growth.