Posted 9/7/2023, 10:51:54 AM

Africa Seeks New Partners as It Rejects Western Exploitation of Resources, Says Former AU Diplomat

Former AU diplomat says Africans are rejecting exploitation by Western powers
Africa's resources have historically benefited the West over Africans
Recent coups don't mean Africa is abandoning the West for Russia/China
The US should detach policy from France to regain African trust
A "reset" of US strategy in Africa may be timely

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