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I was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and served in the U.S. Foreign Service for 38 years. On this blog I provide commentary on the latest in African politics and development.

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Ambassador David Shinn on China in Africa

May 17, 2018

Highly recommend Ambassador David Shinn's article on China in Africa, outlining several serious problems that the Africans need to manage. 

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