Clinton warns against "new colonialism" in Africa

Africa must beware of "new colonialism" as China expands ties there and focus instead on partners able to help build productive capacity on the continent, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

Clinton, asked in a television interview in Zambia on Saturday about China's rising influence on the continent, said Africans should be wary of friends who only deal with elites.

China pumped almost $10 billion in investment into Africa in 2009

The United States is investing in the people of Zambia

Clinton, appearing on the "Africa 360" program, called for long term "sustainable" investment that would benefit Africa.

source: reuters.com