Why the US, China, and Russia are Racing to the Gulf of Guinea

The map of West Africa is being redrawn in 2026. While the world focuses on global trade wars, a new battleground has emerged: The Gulf of Guinea. From the new $1.5B Lekki Port in Nigeria to Ghana’s strategic hub in Tema, the stakes have never been higher. But there’s a new player in the game.

In this video, Ritchmen’s Media Global dives deep into the 2026 scramble for West African waters.
Why landlocked Mali is finally reaching the sea through the Senegal River project.
The "AES Factor": How Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are bypassing ECOWAS to find new maritime allies.
The US vs. China vs. Russia: Why superpowers are racing to secure the "Liberty Corridor" and West African bauxite.

Is this the beginning of true African sovereignty, or a 21st-century scramble for resources? Let’s break down the data.
0:00 The New Frontline
0:47 Why the Gulf of Guinea Matters in 2026
3:00 USA and Europe Strategy (Aid, to fight piracy terrorism)
3:40 China’s Port Strategy (Lekki & Tema)
4:21 Russia & the AES: The Sahel moves to the Coast
5:02 What does this mean for Africa?
5:15 The Ritchmen Verdict: Winner & Losers
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