At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Botswana President Duma Boko highlighted the importance of Western involvement in Africa given the increasing influence of global powers like China on the continent. During a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview, President Boko stated, "The West has every reason to play its part in Africa because if it doesn't, there are others who will want to play some part. We have China in the wings, and it's seeking to exert influence on Africa."