Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Digital Diplomacy in Africa: China Moves Forward While US Stumbles

 The Atlantic Council published on 11 September 2026 a commentary titled "The US Must Become Africa's Partner on Technology and AI.  It Can Do So with Soft Power" by Troy Fitrell and Kathryn Fitrell.

China has a digital strategy for Africa, but the United States does not. It recently cancelled a useful component for such a strategy, but it is not too late to revive it.