Exceeding Expectations
South Africa’s role is pivotal in this change, as it awakens to the potential and energy of a giant continent of 1.3 billion people endowed with fertile land and rich biodiversity.
Dec 23, 2022
What’s Behind U.S. Overtures to Africa?
Despite the latest show of ‘goodwill’, it is difficult to believe that the U.S. is not using the rising political forces of Africa to meet its own strategic needs, especially regarding its own economic headwinds.
Dec 14, 2022
Access to Monkeypox Vaccines in Africa: A Sense of Déjà Vu?
As COVID-19 recedes and the numbers of monkeypox cases potentially rise, the sense of déjà vu will become ever more pronounced. Without action now, the gap between people who have access to vaccines, and those who do not, will widen once more.
Sep 6, 2022
China, Poverty and the Global Economic System
In today’s world, it takes great political courage to make the right choice and follow the Chinese model.
Aug 30, 2022
The Chinese “Debt Trap” Is a Myth
‘Debt trap’ accusation against China is a deliberate attempt to undermine the BRI. Loans from China are used to build infrastructure projects that boost productivity and increase repayment capacity, whereas loans from the West are normally used to cover trade and fiscal deficits at high-interest rates.
Aug 26, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Blind to China’s Positive Influence in Africa
African leaders no longer have any appetite for lectures on democratic and human rights ideals that the U.S. itself has consistently failed to live by.
Aug 15, 2022
Who Is Behind Africa’s Debt Trap?
A large share of Africa’s debt comes from Western lenders, while a false narrative has been created to blame China for it.
Aug 3, 2022
Interconnections Enhance Global Development Synergies
Finding synergies with the BRI could amplify win-win situations in the Asia Pacific, and subsequently in Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America.
Aug 1, 2022
In Unity There Is Strength
China is an important partner for the AU in jointly building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and safeguarding international fairness and justice.
Jul 7, 2022
Advancing Integrated Development
At present, China and Africa are striving to build a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era to further strengthen China-Africa cooperation.
Jul 6, 2022
Increasing Jobs for Locals
The trend of Chinese investments in Africa shows a healthy diversification in various sectors, enhancing not only job opportunities, but also steady skill development and capacity building.
Jun 1, 2022
Vanguards of the Future
The youth of this new millennium are poised to make their mark in a world that is on the cusp of an era that holds possibilities to make a quantum leap and chart a new course for human development.
May 13, 2022