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Charles Gitonga
Host of the BBC's Focus on Africa podcast and Nairobi-based journalist, providing on-the-ground expertise about China, Russia and US involvement in Central and Southern Africa.
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Jan 15, 2026
• 27min
How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
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In this engaging discussion, Charles Gitonga, host of the BBC's Focus on Africa podcast, offers his insights on the geopolitical contest between the US, China, and Russia for influence in Africa. He highlights Central Africa's vast mineral wealth and the strategic importance of its youth demographic. Gitonga elaborates on the role of foreign powers, especially China's long-term investment strategies, as well as Russia's security-focused approach in the region. The conversation also addresses the implications of these influences on African nations' futures.
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