In the twenty-first century, the African continent has been receiving much attention politically, economically, and from a security point of view. Recently, the global geopolitical competition on the continent has been increasing, on the one hand, weakening the continent's ties with the former colonial powers, and multiplying alternatives. On the other hand, African countries are destabilized due to global geopolitical competition. This study determined the dynamics and basic parameters that shape the African policies of China and the United States, one of the most important actors of global geopolitical competition, and their priorities on the continent were examined. In addition, it has been determined that the economy is at the forefront of the economic and military applications of the United States and China in Africa, which is also supported by military applications. However, in addition to the fact that China is the largest commercial partner of Africa, the study also drew attention to the potential of attempts to increase its presence and influence militarily to influence the dynamics and global dynamics between the United States and China. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the interests and policies of China and the United States in Africa are opposed, and it was stated that this situation would cause increasing instability in the future.