Despite political independence, Africa’s economies remain tied to foreign currencies, sparking renewed calls for financial sovereignty at the UPSA Annual Leadership Lecture.
Introduction
China recently pledged $51 billion to Africa during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), representing a new paradigm in international collaboration aimed at mutual...
Infrastructure Financing
China has made more investments in Africa than the next eight largest lenders combined.
Significant infrastructural expenditures are required for Africa to realize its...
The story so far
The headline numbers are glaring enough. Africa is developing ever deeper ties with China in trade and investment.
The majority of emerging...
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