United StatesFox News reports that U.S. companies are winning significant contracts in Africa for data center projects, positioning the U.S. as a competitor to China in the region. The article highlights a public-private partnership involving the Trump administration and U.S. firms, resulting in $25.67 billion in deals since the start of Trump's second term. Specific examples include a $6.2 billion deal in Lesotho for a data center and hydropower plant, and contracts in Gabon totaling $700 million. Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia emphasizes the U.S. strategy to promote fair trade practices and contrasts it with China's approach, which he describes as coercive. The article notes that U.S.-Africa trade reached $83.4 billion in 2024, compared to China-Africa trade of $348 billion.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the U.S.-China competition in Africa as a positive development for U.S. interests, emphasizing American success and criticizing China's 'raw deal' tactics. It presents the U.S. government's role in facilitating these deals as beneficial to both American companies and African host国
