Category: Africa
Battle for Khartoum Wrecks Chinese-Built Oil Refinery in Sudan
By Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali The once-pristine white oil tanks of Sudan's largest refinery have been blackened by nearly two years of devastating war, leaving the country heavily dependent on fuel imports it can ill afford.
China, Africa and the Post-American World
During his Senate confirmation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the so-called "liberal international order" that he said was obsolete and no longer working for the United States. Since he and his boss, President Donald Trump, took office eight weeks ...
Niger Expels Three Chinese Oil Executives: Reports
Niger's military rulers have expelled three Chinese oil executives from the country and closed down a Chinese-run hotel, media reports and an official decree indicated Friday. Several Nigerien media reported that authorities had given two days' notice to leave the country ...
Counting the Cost: Chinese EV Tech and Affordable E-Mobility in Sierra Leone and Kenya
When Moses Sandy traveled to China with his prototype, he knew that Sierra Leone needed reliable and clean transport that could easily be powered not by gasoline but by the abundant energy harnessed from the sun.
China, the U.S., and the Competition for Africa’s Strategic Resources
Southern Africa has become a focal point of geopolitical competition, with the U.S., China, and other global powers maneuvering for influence over key infrastructure projects and critical resources. The Lobito Corridor Project, a railway and logistics ...
DR Congo Bets on Cobalt Export Freeze to Halt Price Tumble
By Aymeric Vincenot The Democratic Republic of Congo has temporarily suspended cobalt exports as the world's leading producer hopes to stem falling prices, though analysts warn the freeze is not without risk. The government said ...
A Taste of Tradition in Nairobi’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant Without Chinese Chefs
It’s lunchtime in Nairobi, and the city buzzes with energy. I arrive at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), a landmark in the heart of the City in the Sun. But today, I’m not here for a conference or a meeting—I’ve ...
South Africa Faces Diplomatic Dilemma Under U.S. Pressure and China Loyalties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under growing pressure from Washington to sever ties with Iran, Russia, and China, potentially threatening Pretoria’s role in groups like the BRICS and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Despite tensions, Ramaphosa downplayed the ...
Living Between Worlds With One Homeland in Heart: The Story of South African Chinese
Chinese communities in South Africa are generally divided into three distinct groups. LaoQiao (老侨), are South African-born Chinese (SABC) whose families have been in the country for generations, with ancestors arriving as early as the 1870s amid war and disaster in China. The second group, often termed ...
Beware False Idols: The Pitfalls of Copy-Paste Development Models
By Felix Brender 王哲謙 At this year’s Munich Security Conference, the U.S. put on such an antagonistic performance that China barely had to lift a finger to win brownie points. All Beijing had to do was sit back, radiate calm, and ...
Navigating the U.S.-China AI Competition: An African Perspective
Amid the emerging rivalry between the U.S. and China for AI supremacy, African countries must strategically position themselves to capitalize on technological advancements across various economic sectors. Artificial Intelligence is crucial for African countries and, ultimately, the continent's transformation, fulfilling the ...
Rethinking China’s Role in Africa’s Energy Future
By Jiaqi Lu Expanding electricity access is one of the most pressing challenges for Africa’s development, with 600 million people—roughly 43% of the continent’s population—still lacking access to reliable electricity. The 2025 Africa ...