Andy Brown
Managing editor at Semafor and editor of its upcoming China newsletter, focusing on business, economic and geoeconomic coverage of China and its global engagements.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 60min
Why Africa is Now a Key Front in the U.S.-China Rivalry
Andy Brown, Semafor managing editor focused on China business and geoeconomics, and Yinka Adegoke, Semafor Africa editor covering African politics and geopolitics. They unpack the rising U.S.-China rivalry in Africa. They discuss China's lead in Congo's cobalt and refining, U.S. critical-minerals plans, trade imbalances, and why processing capacity and governance shape who wins the race for Africa's resources.
