A Chinese University has set up a Zulu department officially promoting the language as a programme offered at undergraduate level thus strengthening ties between the two countries.
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Politics and Society Protests in the Gambia highlight tensions over Chinese investment in Africa
Locals accuse a fishmeal factory of polluting their waters.
Politics and Society Chinese integration? Chinese businessman named a chief in Nigeria
Mike Zhang, a Chinese businessman, and leader in the community in northern Nigeria has been installed as chief in a bid to improve relations between locals and the growing Chinese community.
Politics and Society Kenya welcomes Mandarin into its 2020 education plan
Kenya’s education plan in 2020 is to introduce Mandarin to its primary school pupils. Kenya has followed the path of South Africa and Uganda.
Politics and Society How to negotiate infrastructure deals with China: four things African governments need to get right
Too many African countries believe Beijing when they are told in negotiations that they must take it or leave it.
Politics and Society China-Africa: A New Accord
For 500 years foreign agency in the land of Africa has been exclusively self serving and brutally exploitative. Thus it is nearly impossible to imagine any other kind of relationship between outsiders and Africans. But today, at such a crucial juncture of global transformation, it is vitally important to not only imagine, but to observe and support the building of exactly a different kind of relationship.
Politics and Society China, Kenya relations and the question of racial discrimination
Kenya has a legal framework that protects its citizens from racism but there are challenges with its implementation.
Politics and Society China’s salami slicing takes root in Africa
With the consent of African governments, China’s subtle but deliberate strategy is paying off.
Politics and Society Sierra Leonean govt cancels $318M Mamamah airport contract with China
The Sierra Leonean government has cancelled its contract with China to build a new airport, Mamamah International. The government cited the “socio-economic viability” of the airport while an older airport was under-utilised. Sierra Leone will renovate its only international instead.