As they sign more deals with China during Belt and Road Initiative forum, US wants to create options for African nations as it plays catch-up in investing in continent
Jewish group slams Naledi Pandor’s conversation with Hamas leader, saying she has 'taken a side'
Africa’s cobalt and lithium in high demand as Beijing and the West invest in the clean energy transition
Tsitsi Dangarembga has long been critic of Zimbabwe’s ruling party
Chinese financiers are in talks to provide funding after Western lenders balked at backing the controversial project.
While lending was down over past two years, experts expect to see 'leaner, greener' investments from Beijing
Could Chinese energy assistance see more South African exports of finished products and help correct a trade imbalance?
With a shrinking number of international allies, Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen is looking to shore up relations with last supporter in Africa
Analysts weigh in on what the new, disparate additions might mean for global politics
The Russian and Chinese leaders railed against 'hegemony' and a 'Cold War mentality' on second day of the meeting
China is South Africa’s largest trading partner; Xi will also be attending the BRICS summit while in the country
South Africa wants to address massive trade imbalance with its biggest BRICS— and global — trading partner
Vladimir Putin will be attending remotely because of an arrest warrant out for the Russian leader
Reporters and media organizations point to arrests and bans as a sign press freedom is in decline in a country once celebrated for it
Despite its aborted mutiny attempt at home, Russian mercenary group Wagner maintains its presence in Africa. What does that mean for China?
Women are facing increasing levels of gender-based violence even as South Africa tries to battle the scourge, rights activists say
China and Africa celebrate People’s Liberation Army founding as Beijing uses anniversary to pledge continued military cooperation with African partners
Spike in recent detentions and court cases highlight other challenges faced by independent media across the continent
Analysts say the optics matter for Moscow, while Africans are looking for assurances on food security
China’s top diplomat visits regional powerhouses as global powers vie for influence in Africa
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