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Tag: china
African leaders’ dilemma: navigating new alliances amid fast-shifting geopolitics
With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa, experts and observers note, with some of them ... Read More
US relies on rail project to counter China’s growing control over African mines
The US is planning to counter China’s strategy regarding rare metals in Africa through investing in a rail project connecting copper and cobalt mines in ... Read More
China’s PLA navy increases African port calls in bid to cement Beijing’s diplomatic ties
China’s 45th naval fleet has in recent weeks visited Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar in what experts say is Beijing's show of force designed to help ... Read More
Chinese oil firm loans Niger $400 million
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) agreed to offer a loan of 400 million dollars to the Niger government, which is struggling with the impact of ... Read More
China and African nations urged to work with UN to set up AI governing institution
Amid intense competition with the United States to dominate Artificial Intelligence (AI), China has recently hosted a forum attended by a number of African countries ... Read More
ECOWAS risks losing US$1bn in investments due to withdrawal of its three coup-hit members
Trade between Nigeria and neighboring Niger has bounced back since the West African bloc ECOWAS lifted sanctions on the latter coup-hit country, just as the ... Read More
EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act aimed at breaking China’s grip on Africa — study
The European Union’s recently agreed-upon Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) does not target China but is aimed “simply diversifying sources of supply,” a senior EU ... Read More
Africa at the heart of India’s quest for superpower status — experts
In this era of geopolitical competition and realignment, India recognizes Africa as a key component in its pursuit of superpower status and the continent is ... Read More
China seeks military base in Africa as West loses ground- Think Tank
China is reportedly seeking a new military base in Africa, building on growing anti-western sentiment as it seeks to strengthen its foothold in a continent ... Read More
Number of Chinese workers across Africa drops by over 60% over past decade — report
The number of Chinese workers across Africa has plummeted to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to data from China's National Bureau ... Read More