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ANALYSIS: Digital statecraft — US-China tech backbone battle for Africa comes to Cape Town

Source: Daily Maverick · 2026-11-12T20:33:20.000Z · Technology

ANALYSIS: Digital statecraft — US-China tech backbone battle for Africa comes to Cape Town

On the eve of Africa Tech Festival, the US Development Finance Corporation announced a massive capital investment into Africa’s digital arteries, setting up an interesting connectivity conversation.

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