Features and priorities of U.S. and PRC foreign policy in the countries of North and Sub-Saharan Africa

At the beginning of the 21st century, the African continent, endowed with rich resource and political potential, has garnered the attention of leading global powers, marking the onset of a new “Great Game”. This article aims to analyze the foreign policy strategies of the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the African continent. Through a comprehensive review of contemporary scholarly publications, this study examines the economic, political, and military doctrines of both the United States and China in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. The authors employ a comparative-historical research methodology to investigate the foreign policy strategies enacted by U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. The study explores the potential causes of the geopolitical rivalry between the PRC and the United States in the region. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the foreign policy strategies of both nations in Africa are fundamentally driven by national interests. Additionally, the article notes that this rivalry may evolve in various directions due to the involvement of new active players, such as Russia, Brazil, and India.