Unlike European colonizers, states such as Russia and China have not had colonies in Africa.
82% confidence
Foreign AffairsAfrica
Omissions
The claim omits that the Russian Empire attempted to establish colonies in Africa during the 19th century 'Scramble for Africa' but was unsuccessful
The claim omits significant Soviet influence in Africa during the Cold War, including military bases, economic dependencies, and political control through proxy regimes
The claim creates a false dichotomy suggesting Russia and China had no colonial ambitions or influence in Africa, when historical evidence shows Russia actively sought colonial possessions
Source is journalistic (Al Jazeera) rather than official historical records
TertiaryWikipedia - Africa–Soviet Union relationsThe Soviets took little interest until the decolonisation of Africa of the 1950s and early 1960s which created opportunities to expand their influence
TertiaryWikipedia - Africa–China relationsModern political and economic relations between mainland China and the African continent commenced in the era of Mao Zedong, following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War