#Africa

Chinese lending to Africa fell to $2.1 billion in 2024, down from $3.9 billion in 2023. Analysis of Beijing's strategic pivot from mega-infrastructure to targeted tech investments.

Japanese trader Be Forward has established a massive African foothold, with used car sales volumes rivaling Japan's largest domestic players since 2007.

China launches the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, featuring hundreds of cultural and AI activities to deepen its soft power influence.

On Dec 27, 2025, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence. The move has sparked intense backlash from Somalia, the AU, and the Arab League, while the U.S. remains distant.

Analyzing the global disconnect of late 2025: From the aging leaders in Africa to the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Trump's nuclear ambitions.

80 years before Vasco da Gama, Chinese admiral Zheng He's massive fleet reached Africa. Discover how this forgotten history is shaping China's modern Belt and Road Initiative and its geopolitical strategy today.

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of the final 130 students and staff from a mass kidnapping in November, concluding one of the country's worst such incidents. Explore the details of the release and the broader context of Nigeria's ongoing security crisis.