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Chinese investment in Africa
The Trouble With Trump's New Africa Strategy
By Zhang Chao
The strategy seems to be more about competing with China than benefiting African countries.
What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?
By Bonnie Girard
The collateral damage and potential opportunities, as seen from Uganda, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
China’s Empty Promises of Green Energy for Africa
By Jill van de Walle
Despite a verbal emphasis on renewables, most Chinese energy financing in Africa goes to coal, oil, and gas.
Are Chinese Loans To Africa Good or Bad? That’s The Wrong Question.
By Hannah Wanjie Ryder
The right question is what African leaders will do to demand what Africans need.
FOCAC 2018: Rebranding China in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
Slight shifts in focus reveal China's attempts to shed accusations of “neocolonialism” once and for all.
China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
In Senegal, Rwanda, and Mauritius, China pursues Belt and Road agreements -- with mixed success.
‘We Are Chinese’: How China Is Influencing Sierra Leone’s Presidential Election
By Arran Elcoate
China is playing an unusually direct role in Sierra Leone's presidential campaign.
China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System
By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltán Vörös
Time is ticking to repay Ethiopia's light rail debt, which is not going to be easy without making sufficient profit.
Rebutting Spying Allegations, China Pledges to Be Africa's 'Most Reliable' Partner
By Shannon Tiezzi
The chair of the African Union Commission visits China after a report claims Beijing bugged the AU building.
China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti
By Charlotte Gao
China sends military personnel to its new base, designed to support Chinese missions in Africa and the Middle East.
Sudan: China's Original Foothold in Africa
By Joseph Hammond
Thanks in part to U.S. neglect, China's footprint in Sudan has grown exponentially over the past 20 years.
Why Chinese Infrastructure Loans in Africa Represent a Brand-New Type of Neocolonialism
By Xiaochen Su
How will African countries repay massive debts to China?