Some experts told the Nation, that India, which has rivalled China's ambitions in Africa but lost the battle, could make a comeback. But Chinas trade was worth about $20 0 billion although it has fluctuated between $140 billion and $220 billion in the past 10 years. Twenty years ago, Chinas trade with Africa was only $10 billion. In Africa, India's advantage, argued Dr Mwencha, lies in the fact that it already had connections with some three million people of Indian descent living in Africa. India is generally considered an attractive destination because of its market size and being a possible hub for exports in the region, he told India's Business Today.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 15:45 UTC