Foreign Policy published on 31 March 2025 a commentary titled "Are China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa?" by Jessica Moody.
China and Russia, although committed to countering Western influence, have fundamentally different objectives in Africa. China seeks political stability to protect and advance its economic investments. Russia thrives on instability and insecurity on the continent. The two countries typically do not work together in Africa but keep out of each other's way.
