Is Tanzania Becoming A Battleground Between The U.S. And China?

US-China Competition Plays Out in Tanzania -- Voice of America

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Tanzania as the last stop of his African tour, underscores a silent competition with China to tap the country’s growing economic potential.

It’s always a hard day’s work at the Kivukoni fish market in Dar es Salaam. This place was once the center of business and trade in the city by the sea. But that has all changed. Tanzania’s economy has a 7% growth rate and the country is quickly developing. Competition to get into the market is heating up.

Chinese companies are already at the forefront, leading construction of buildings and infrastructure.

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My Comment: The Chinese are dominating investment and influence in this part of Africa .... and I predict that this trend will only continue. More to the point .... the Chinese would never be accused of doing this. On a political/human rights side note .... all is not calm in Tanzania.

Update #1: Obama, Bush to meet in Tanzania -- Sun Herald

Update #2: A depressing but accurate editorial from Africa (Kenya) on what is the U.S. focus (or lack of focus) in Africa. That link is here.