News
This Is Why There Is “Limited Evidence” For Debt Trap Diplomacy By China
A research paper published by Chatham House has, among other things, debunked claims of China’s debt-trap diplomacy, especially through its BRI initiative in Africa. The research challenges the ‘BRI debt-trap…
Namibia’s Meat Export To China Grows Amid COVID-19 Disruption
Despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 on global exports, Namibia’s meat export to the Chinese market has seen a dramatic increase. Amid the pandemic, Namibia was not part of the…
OPINION & ANALYSIS
Why Ghanaians shouldn’t be mad at Chinese ambassador’s galamsey comment
Ghanaians are angry with the Chinese ambassador for saying Chinese are not to blame for the failed galamsey fight
CULTURE
Blackface And The Need To Address Cultural Competency In Asia
South Korea has made global headlines this week after one of its most famous entertainers, Sam Okyere, made a post on social media about blackface. Okyere, Ghanaian, faced backlash after…
TikTok’s Future Rises In Africa As It Faces Ban Threats In US
Developments on how TikTok is being used and accepted in Africa.; in contrast with what TikTok is dealing with in the US ban threat.
BUSINESS
How Is Kenya Reducing Huge Trade Deficit With China By Exporting More Agricultural Products?
Riding on its Integrated National Export Development and Promotion Strategy, Kenya is striving to bridge the trade deficit with China. The country is doing this mainly through the export of…
LIFESTYLE
All Roads Lead To Nowhere Else, But China
No travel during Chinese New Year 2021? Here is how a South African living in China celebrated the holiday and coped with feeling homesick.