“China’s relationship with Africa — for decades defined by resource-for-infrastructure deals — is evolving, as Africa becomes wealthier and China’s foreign policy objectives grow more ambitious.” So what’s the next phase of China’s march to become the world’s leading super power? Free cable. From the LA Times: China has conquered Kenya: Inside Beijing’s new strategy to win African hearts and minds.

+ Reuters: “Nervous Kenyans stockpiled food and water on Monday and police prepared emergency first aid kits as families headed to their ethnic heartlands on the eve of an election many fear could descend into violence.”