The new scramble for Africa — to court African countries for increased trade and investment — will intensify this week when major powers send top ministers to the continent’s capitals.

Senior ministers from the US, Russia and China are visiting various countries this week in a fresh bid to entice African countries to take their hand in growing trade, investment and military co-operation...

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