Chinese Medical Teams in the DRC: A Comparative Case Study
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is, by area, the largest Sub-Saharan African country, with a population of almost 100 million people. At the end of 2018, the DRC went through its first peaceful transition of power since independence in 1960.
Chinese Media, Kenyan Lives: An Ethnographic Inquiry Into CCTV Africa’s Head Offices
Since the launch of CCTV Africa in 2012, many academics from various disciplines have taken an interest in the role and impact of the Chinese state—run media outlet.
Community Engagement in Chinese and American Gold Mining Companies: A Comparative Case Study in Ghana
One of the primary concerns regarding Chinese investments in extractive industries in Africa is the impact they have on local communities.
Challenges of and opportunities from the commodity price slump
This first edition of the China-Africa economic bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of the key channels of China-Africa economic engagement over the last decade, with a focus on shifting economic trends in the past five years.
Adaptation of Chinese Immigrants in Zambia
Characterizing Chinese as being prone to self-isolation is essentially the same as casting them as ethnocentric—not wanting to associate with locals.
The United States and China in Africa: What does the data say?
With Chinese engagement increasing in Africa, observers have asked how US engagement is similar or different.
Chinese Investment in Ghana’s Manufacturing Sector
This paper uses Ghana as a case study to illustrate the extent to which Chinese manufacturing firms are driving manufacturing in an African country.
A Comparative Analysis: The Sustainable Development Impact of Two Wind Farms in Ethiopia
This paper evaluates the sustainable development impact of Chinese energy projects in Africa, focusing specifically on HydroChina’s involvement in the Adama Wind Farm project in Ethiopia.
BRICS – the dream deferred, for now
The commanding position that the BRICS economies once held in the post-global financial crises era legitimised their claims for more equitable global governance institutions. Equally, they believed that the development challenges they shared could be addressed through a collective voice in international forums on the back of their strong economic performances.
Contextualising China’s Foray into Human Rights and Peace & Security in Africa
The deepening of China’s engagement with Africa has also prompted the broadening of its interests on the continent.