US-China narrative war intensifies over Africa's youth demographic

The stakes are high as the United States and China escalate their battle for influence over Africa’s youthful population. Both superpowers are deploying targeted media campaigns to shape perceptions across the continent, aiming to sway public opinion in their favor amidst strategic competition for natural resources. Recent efforts highlight this growing 'war of narratives.' U.S. publications have spotlighted alleged Chinese exploitation of Africa’s resources, such as illegal fishing operations i