China’s influence on African ports extends to software, automation and AI: study
Chinese firms not only operate, finance or hold stakes in about one third of all ports in Africa,…
China Pledges Tech, Education Cooperation with Nigeria, Othe
The People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with countries participating in the Belt…
In jab at Taiwan, China ramps up military support for Somalia
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised…
How Chinese food took root in Cairo, from 60s Peking Restaurant to ‘Egyptianised’ dishes
The steamed dumplings at Peking Restaurant in El Sheikh Zayed City, Cairo, have a filling of soft and…
Opinion | China’s growing North Africa presence a structural challenge for Europe
China’s investments in North Africa have intensified in 2026, building on long-standing Belt and Road Initiative frameworks while…
China and Kenya partner to finish ‘most consequential’ rail project
Kenya has revived construction on its multibillion-dollar Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension that stalled more than six years…
China and Kenya partner to finish ‘most consequential’ rail project
Kenya has revived construction on its multibillion-dollar Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension that stalled more than six years…
Trump’s America First Strategy Undermining Africa’s Sovereignty
Kim Heller|Published 26 minutes ago Kim Heller Despite being mired in warfare in the Middle East, the United…
Kenya Revives Railway Expansion with New Funding Approach
Kenya has resumed its multibillion-dollar railway extension, which was put on hold for six years due to…
Africa emerges as new arena in US-China competition over artificial intelligence
As China and the United States compete to shape the future of artificial intelligence, Africa’s rapidly expanding digital…
How China is building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions
From a satellite ground station in Namibia to an Egyptian laboratory in orbit, China has been building the…
China sends envoy to Libya after embassy shuttered for more than a decade
China has appointed a new ambassador to Libya after its embassy in Tripoli reopened in November, more than…