Africa and the decision to not boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics

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Africa and the decision to not boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics
Africa and the decision to not boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics

Africa-Press – Angola. Only a few countries from the continent are sending athletes to the Games but there has been vocal support for China’s hosting of the event
The backing comes after announcements by the US and some of its allies that its diplomatic officials will not be attending.

African countries have ignored Washington’s call for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, instead expressing support for China’s hosting of the Games and warning that the event should not be a platform for politics.

In the last week, Mali,South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe have been among the countries on the continent that said the Games would help bring people toghether.

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