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Why the African Union must press ahead with a business and human rights policy
The move by the African Union to develop a policy to regulate the impact of firms on human rights puts it ahead of other regions as it seeks to guide companies conducting activities on the continent.
Is China displacing traditional aid donors in Africa? The evidence suggests not
The pervasive new argument is that China is upending the dominance of traditional Africa aid donors from the West. But a new study shows that while China is making inroads, the West is staying put.
Dear President Trump: let me share some home truths about Africa with you
Donald J. Trump is the new man in charge of the US, and Africa seems to have little cause for celebration. But what does the new Commander-in-Chief really think of the continent?
China’s new commercial media is complicating the Party’s good news narrative about Africa
The Chinese government has an interest in presenting a positive narrative about Africa to its citizens. But the new commercial media is challenging this by prioritising sensational stories.
Chinese literature in Africa: meaningful or simply ceremonial?
Much of the recent commentary on Sino-African relations has a negative tone. But genuine cultural exchange holds the promise of mutual enrichment.
Chinese engagement in African agriculture is not what it seems
Agriculture featured prominently at the 2015 Forum on China-Africa Co-operation, but the reality has yet to catch up to the hype about China's involvement in African agriculture.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities
It's easy to dismiss Africa as a place that is, at best, a provider of commodities, land and labour. A closer look shows that the continent is innovative and offers a lot more opportunities.
South Africa and China: behind the smoke and mirrors
When it comes to the global political economy, no one "talks left and walks right" more than China, a dominant player in global capitalism. South African and Chinese aspirations have much in common.
What Africa can learn from China about climate change adaptation
China has many climate issues, but the steps the country is taking to combat these issues is being recognised worldwide.
South Africa and China: lessons on how to balance conservation and tourism
China needs to do more to manage the balance between conservation and tourism to protect its rich biodiversity.
China and Africa: there’s strategy but the search for substance goes on
For the grand plans unveiled at the China-Africa summit to succeed, Africa will have to cooperate more extensively. The larger and more successful nations need to become sub-regional leaders.
What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones
China's experience indicates that special economic zones can help countries in Africa attract foreign investors, diversify their economies and promote manufacturing.
China’s Confucius Institutes aren’t perfect but have much to offer Africa
China's Confucius Institutes given foreigners a chance to learn more about the country. Africa must be careful that its universities' partnerships with Confucius Institutes don't create dependency.
Chinese investment: why the buck stops with African governments
China offers an alternative to traditional donors and investors in low- and middle-income countries. Adding to its appeal is its focus on infrastructure projects.
How China’s education strategy fits into its quest for global influence
In China, education is more than a means to deliver high skilled labour. The country has constructed its education policy to demonstrate its ambition to become a global power.
China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy
The Africa-China summit will provide an opportunity to get a feel for how Chinese President Xi Jinping is responding to democratic developments in Africa.
What does China’s role in Africa say about its growing global footprint?
China has been spreading its wealth around to increase its influence, but what can the recipients of its largesse learn from its actions in Africa?
Teaching Mandarin in schools is another slap in the face for African languages
There is a new potential coloniser on South Africa's linguistic block. From 2016, Mandarin will be taught in schools – and this will see African languages bumped even further down the pecking order.
Nobel prize for malaria drug is crucial to control Africa’s epidemic
The drug partly responsible for more than halving the rate of malaria over the last 30 years and which won this year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has a long history of use.
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