US and China escalate media campaigns to shape African narratives amid resource rivalry

The battle for influence in Africa between two global superpowers has extended into the realm of information warfare. Both the United States and China are deploying media campaigns to sway Africa’s youthful and digitally connected population, casting each other in unflattering lights in the process. This intensifying struggle underscores the broader competition for Africa’s substantial natural resources and strategic partnerships. Recent examples highlight the diverging narratives being pushed b