The Chinese and Americans are coming, running

Chinese President Xi Jingping (left) with his counterpart the US President Barrack Obama, when the former visited America. As the Chinese make deep inroads into Africa, America is counting on soft power – and the continent’s young people – to stay on top. photo | file

What you need to know:

When the United States ambassador to Uganda, Scott DeLisi, arrived in Kampala last year, it took about four weeks before a slot could be found for him to present his credentials to President Yoweri Museveni.