India and China have competed for influence in Africa for decades. But in the last 10 years, New Delhi has been left far behind by Beijing's dramatic push, spearheaded by cheap loans, huge infrastructure projects and widespread investments in natural resources.
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India risks 'losing' Africa to China
After Beijing raced ahead on the continent, New Delhi must boost ties to catch up
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the BRICS summit meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, in July.
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