The Battle to Re-engage with Africa: Anthony Blinken's Visit: Africa
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on November 10, 2021.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, from August 7 to 12. It is an African visit primed with geopolitical agendas as the US strives to boost its influence on the continent amidst the resurgence of old powers and the entry of new powers all looking to garner the support of African states in global affairs.
The same month of July saw a dense itinerary of Chinese leaders to Africa. For instance, in early July, Yang Jiechi, former Chinese foreign minister and member of the Communist Party of China's Politburo visited Zimbabwe, a country that is treated as a pariah in the West.
There are more examples of high-level visits by leaders of powerful countries making trips on the continent with an eye on influencing the continent on the global stage or seeking economic deals. It is thus evident that Blinken's visit will be watched closely by the foreign policy strategists in places such as Ankara, Moscow, Paris, Beijing, and Brussels.
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