US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday promised new investment in Senegal in a bid to showcase democracy’s benefits as he wrapped up his first visit to Africa.
The top US diplomat has sought in Africa to offer a more nuanced take on the growing US rivalry with China, by showing how the US can offer partnerships without overtly pressing African leaders to shun their ever-growing commercial links with the Asian power.
During a visit to Senegal, Blinken took part in the signing of contracts worth US$1 billion with US companies including a technology contract with public security services and a
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