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US-China rivalry for military influence in Africa ramps up

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China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent.

China recently announced a plan to spend $140 million to train 6,000 military personnel.

Analyst: "Never seen anything so measured and direct" U.S.-Africa Command : "We recognize that the PRC is adept at creating opportunities to expand influence" China is the second -largest arms supplier in Africa after Russia .

China always positions itself as a no-strings attached ally of Africa .

Analysts say it will be interesting to see how African nations that are used to Western military support and training now juggle their options.

Beijing already has one on the continent’s east coast, in Djibouti , and is said to be seeking a foothold in West Africa .

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