This clip explores Africa's evolving engagement with global powers, focusing on summits like FOCAC, Africa-US, and Africa-Europe meetings.
The discussion highlights moments of indignity, such as the infamous Buckingham Palace bus controversy and similar incidents at the 2022 US-Africa Leaders Summit, contrasting them with the elaborate protocol during FOCAC in Beijing. Despite FOCAC's grandeur, curious lapses like African leaders using airport buses have sparked debates online.
Eric, Cobus and Geraud also examine FOCAC's consistency compared to the uncertainty of US-Africa summits, emphasizing the importance of dignity in Africa’s diplomatic engagements.
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