The Anti China Narrative Enveloping Africa: I disagree with Professor Lumumba's anti China rhetoric.
The Anti China Narrative in Africa, I disagree with Prof Lumumba. I reiterate that Africa is better off extending relations with China than allowing the US expanding its already bloated military operations in Africa. I disagree with Prof. LUMUMBA's portrayal of China as a significant existential threat to the emancipation of Africa. What Africa needs is a new breed of incorruptible leadership with a vision greater than Africans being second class citizens on their continent or anywhere in the world. America remains the largest country with the largest influence and more military bases in Africa. The only reason why the West is renewing its interest in Africa is because of the presence of the Chinese. The Chinese Belt Road Initiative is bringing economic development never seen in Africa or parts of the Middle East since the independence era. Westerners were quite comfortable with the status quo of Africa being a looting ground for their corporations. There has been abso...