2024 will be remembered as a seminal year in China-Africa relations with a rebound of Chinese lending to the continent and renewed diplomatic engagement in the run-up to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit that took place in Beijing.
Africa also emerged again as a centerpiece in the U.S.-China duel as leaders from both major powers visited the continent in 2024.
And while stakeholders in the U.S. and Europe struggle to get their businesses to see the opportunities available in Africa, Chinese firms have no such concerns as they expanded their presence this year in the mining, telecom, and automotive sectors.
In this year-end double episode, Eric, Cobus, & Géraud share their top three China-Africa stories of 2024 and provide a forecast for what to expect in the year ahead.
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00:00 Year in Review: China-Africa Relations 2024
03:01 FOCAC: Ideological Shifts and Political Dynamics
14:03 Chinese Lending Rebound: Implications for Africa
22:27 Lobito Corridor: Geopolitical Maneuvering and Infrastructure Projects
32:33 Elections in Africa: A Youthquake and Political Shifts
42:45 The Rise of Chinese E-commerce in Africa
49:17 Challenges for CNPC in Niger
56:24 Chinese Investment in North Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market
01:01:03 Critical Minerals and China’s Dominance
01:12:37 Top stories to look out for in 2025
01:13:15 Geopolitical Tensions: UK, Mauritius, and Diego Garcia
01:16:30 China’s Role in Africa: UN Security Council Dynamics
01:18:30 Great Power Competition: US vs. China in Africa
01:23:25 Conclusion
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