Duncan Green Not a single one of my LSE students reads the Economist. That may be down to the selection bias of people wanting to take my course on activism, but I think they’re missing out. If, like me, you’re liberal on social issues, sceptical on economic laissez faire, and just plain confused
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Why Africa loves China
By Mehari Taddele Maru At the September 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, African Union Chairperson and Rwandan President Paul Kagamelauded the Chinese aid and investment strategy in Africa as a source of "deep transformation". Kagame argued that the cooperation between China and Africa is based on mutual respect and is for the
China expands its peace and security footprint in Africa
•At the 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and China-Africa Defence and Security Forum, Beijing showcased an increasingly strategic approach to its defence relations with African countries and its role in managing challenges to peace and security on the continent. Download: 24oct18-china-expands-its-peace-and-security Michael Kovrig China’s growing engagement with African countries got a publicity boost
AEMA: China-Africa economic relations, more of resources than development – AFDB
•Injects $160bn loan, aid to Africa in 3 years •As Elumelu, Dangote, Dora Akunyili, others nominated for Africa Economic Awards Godsgift Onyedinefu The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed worry that China's economic relationship with Africa suggests that it mainly targets her natural resources rather than investment and transformation in African countries. This was
China’s salami slicing takes root in Africa
With the consent of African governments, China’s subtle but deliberate strategy is paying off. By Ronak Gopaldas Mass indignation greeted the revelation that South Africa was to receive a R370 billion ‘gift’ from China, amid criticism about the lack of transparency surrounding Eskom’s recent loan deal with the China Development Bank. In
What Nigeria gained from buhari’s trip to China – presidency
The presidency has listed President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievement during his trip to China. Buhari, other Heads of State and delegates from 52 African countries, attended the Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Garba Shehu, presidents spokesperson in a statement issued on Saturday listed the gains of the visit. He stated "there was
Buhari seeks china’s support to build mambilla power project
signs $328m agreement for NICTIB II project. Godsgift Onyedinefu President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for support from China to build the 3050 Megawatts Mambila hydroelectric power project. The two countries signed the agreement of $328m for the Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone Phase II (NICTIB II) project. In a statement signed by
FOCAC: Nigeria-China partnership yields over $5bn in projects – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s partnership with China through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure projects across the country, valued at over $5 billion. The president disclosed this in Beijing, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on
Nigeria, China to sign $328 million agreement on ICT
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to witness the signing of an agreement on the National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone Phase 11 (NICTIB 11) between Galaxy Backbone Limited and Huawei Technologies Limited (HUAWEI) at the cost of US $328 million facility provided