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China could be driven to bolster its support for stability in West Africa and the Sahel after the deadly attack in Chad, observers say.
Boost in commodities demand helps narrow Africa’s China trade deficit as nations urge more imports of processed goods.
Attacks remain well below 2011 peak but China’s vast maritime interests in the waters off Somalia could be targeted, observers say.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi sas China ‘will help Africa to develop and revitalise itself and move towards modernisation’.
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Chinese foreign minister’s four-nation visit begins with pledge to help resource-rich Namibia transform advantages into societal benefits.
The four-seat RX4E model is being targeted at countries with poor road infrastructure where it could have a wide range of uses.
China’s naval presence in an area notorious for piracy is both protecting its investments and stretching its military muscles.
After buying a major stake in Mali’s Goulamina lithium mine, Chinese firm Ganfeng has now started production for the project’s first phase.
Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows.
With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support.
The Shanghai-listed company’s US$1 billion acquisition plans are its latest move into Africa as it hedges against shrinking domestic margins.
More than 30 ‘least-developed countries’ can now export goods to China duty free, but lower value products mean limited upside for most, experts say.
Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings is struggling to hold its own at the retail level as costs rise and supply chains are disrupted.
African banks are positioning themselves to take full economic advantage as Beijing seeks to de-dollarise its trade.
Joe Biden set to be the first US president to visit the African nation as the West vies with China for access to mineral resources.
Countries in North Africa are central to solving two major issues facing Chines electric vehicle production, experts say.
Observers say mining investments in South Africa and Ghana could help Beijing weather geopolitical instability and potential sanctions.
Despite deals with four African nations amid a China de-risking drive, European Union firms have yet to gain a foothold in the continent.
China’s Communist Party maintains relations with more than 100 political parties across the continent.
Prolonged fighting in Sudan is keeping Chinese companies out but plans are in place to go back in once the violence ends.
Funding is likely to continue for key projects that can help US counter China and Russia and secure critical minerals, observers say.
The US and China are in a race to secure greater access to Africa’s vast mineral reserves with an infrastructure push by land and sea.
Egypt among countries drawing investments from China, with BAIC and Zeekr the latest to announce plans to enter the market.
For Africans, status of aid, duty-free access to the US market, HIV/Aids relief and entry visas depends on who is elected to White House.
Kenyan President Ruto says talks are at a late stage for China to finance and build highway through Rift Valley and possible SGR extension.
A new Chinese-built geothermal power plant in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley highlights Beijing’s focus on clean energy in Africa.
Study finds Chinese control of cobalt and other resources from Africa may be a complication for US de-risking plans.
A recently announced rail project in Uganda could have wide-ranging implications for neighbouring Kenya, observers say.
A long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam could force Beijing into an impossible situation, observers say.
Regardless of who wins the coming US presidential election, it is unlikely to change much for African countries, experts say.
