Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19. If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different.
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Politics and Society Covid-19: South Africa is racing to produce the masks needed to fight the virus
After a slow start, production has been ramped up
Politics and Society Africa feels the repercussions of the US-China global spat
Any misgivings about China’s handling of COVID-19 will likely be erased by Beijing’s considerable aid in fighting the pandemic.
Politics and Society China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why
The Chinese model of peace differs fundamentally from that pursued by western nations.
Politics and Society UK-Africa trade and investment: who benefits?
Trade and investment can help reduce poverty, promote women’s empowerment, and support children’s rights. It can also do the opposite.
Politics and Society China’s ‘palate democracy’ may not be to Africa’s taste
China has lessons worth learning, but governance without elections and choice of ruling party isn’t one of them.
Arts and Culture Beijing Foreign Studies University has set up a Zulu department
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.
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.