U.S. courts Africa with aid as China, Russia make inroads

Countries seek to strike balance between Washington and rivals

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U.S. President Joe Biden, center, attends the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington on Dec. 15.  © Reuters

YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI and TAKESHI KUMON, Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/TUNIS -- The U.S. has renewed its commitment to countries in Africa by promising billions of dollars in assistance as it seeks to catch up to China and Russia, which have both expanded their influence on the continent.

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