And that is a problem since Nigeria is a top supplier of crude oil to the United States:
"China offers Nigeria $1.1b loan for rail, airports" by Bashir Adigun | Associated Press, September 13, 2012
ABUJA, Nigeria — China is offering Nigeria $1.1 billion in loans to help the West African nation build airport terminals, a light rail line for its capital city, and communication system improvements, the country’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday.
The loans reflect the deepening ties between Nigeria and China, which already is involved in building major road and railway projects in the nation.
You know, the kinds of things we bomb.
However, similar deals have fallen apart amid corruption allegations, problems that persist today and could put the new deal at risk as well.
And if "soft" pressure fails there is always a qaqa in the toilet.
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Also see: Clinton on the Continent
Africa Chooses China
I can see why. We bring war, military repression, and covert operations so corporations can extract resources. The Chinese government helped build something.
