The Aljazeera Centre for Studies, an independent research institution, published on 4 July 2023 a commentary titled "In Its Quest for More Engagement with the Continent, Can India Match China in Africa?" by Hakeem Alade Najimdeen, a Nigerian researcher.
The author concluded that India is not yet able to challenge China's influence in Africa but given its geographic and cultural proximity to Africa, as well as the appeal of its cuisine and cinema, India's people-centered diplomacy may be a key advantage in the long run.
