Africa's Geopolitical Power Play

Russia's Wagner mercenaries are officially out of Africa, replaced by the

'Africa Corps'—basically the Russian military in a new uniform. Moscow is done pretending and is now directly

accountable for its actions, from combat in Mali to shipping heavy weapons.

But it's not just Russia. China is building massive infrastructure, gaining economic

leverage. And a new digital scramble is happening over AI and data control.

African nations are caught in the middle, trying to use these powers for their

own gain without getting trapped. It's a high-stakes game for security, development,

and ultimately, their own sovereignty.