Development Reimagined

A closer look at the trends and differences in Japanese vs. Chinese lending to Kenya.

Of course the COVID-19 pandemic played a role, but there is another factor at play: pressure from international organizations to avoid debt.

China will work with the “Paris Club” on Zambia’s debt. Is that good or bad for Zambia?

Some analysts suggested Beijing was seeking to shore up international support for its position on the Ukraine war. Maybe, but that wasn’t the major impetus for the recent series of bilateral meetings.

Analysts and officials in the U.S. and Europe have been sharply critical of China’s stance. But the view from African countries is different.

The focus on China’s support for Argentina in the territorial dispute overshadows more important parts of the relationship, especially in trade and finance.

China’s approach to security issues is meant to be in line with African frameworks, in accordance with the principle of non-intervention.

Centering Barbados’ decision to end ties with the British monarchy around China only underscores the problem: The U.K.'s lack of interest in Barbados and similar countries.

The U.S. and European countries implemented prejudicial travel bans targeting Southern Africa. Has Asia followed suit?

A focus on a supposed drop in Chinese financing overlooks the commitment to strengthen relations in other key areas of importance to African leaders.

The case of Africa’s agricultural exports to China highlights the progress made through FOCAC agreements -- and the road still left to travel.

While loans take the lion’s share of the focus, Chinese FDI in Africa has also been growing at a rapid clip.