Browsing: China-Africa summit

• Leaders of Africa’s big economies such as South Africa and Kenya are in Beijing seeking loans for big infrastructure projects.
• Kenya, for instance, is eager to secure additional financing to complete stalled BRI projects.
• In return, analysts say China is keen on creating avenues for accessing minerals and market opportunities for their finished products.

This week, the city of Beijing will be hosting a gathering that could shape the future of Africa’s economic landscape for years to come. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is set to welcome a delegation of African leaders eager to secure substantial financing for key infrastructure projects back home.

Amidst intensifying global competition and shifting economic dynamics, this year’s China-Africa summit promises high-stakes discussions.

The Beijing Summit comes at a critical moment not only for Africa but also for China and the broader international community. Over the past decade, China has solidified its position as …