China
China's presence in the region warrants its own section - we track all the latest developments by the superpower in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa. This includes major developments in the business and security sectors, as well as political and geopolitical implications of the China's increasing presence in the region.
China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank adds Benin, Djibouti and Rwanda
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 15 July 2019 by LINDA LEW The addition of the three African countries was announced at...
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Takeover Trap: Why Imperialist China Is Invading Africa
THE NATIONAL INTEREST 10 July 2019 By AAKOL NYOK AKO DOK, BRADLEY A THAYER China is in Africa not to...
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First China-Africa Economic, Trade Expo closes with $20.8-billion deals
THE NORTH AFRICA POST 2 July 2019 About $20.8 billion deals were signed between African countries and China during the...
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New, old worlds collide on train tracks
TRAVEL CLUB 2 July 2019 By Stephen Scourfield STEPHEN SCOURFIELD finds China’s progress extends all the way to the horn...
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This is why you should care what happens in Djibouti
NOQ REPORT 22 June 2019 by DAVID WARE There are three likely flashpoints that may soon draw the United States...
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US, China fight it out in Djibouti, accuse each other of aggression
DECCAN CHRONICLE 20 June 2019 The United States military on Thursday claimed that China had harassed troops posted at the...
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U.S. Admiral: China’s PLA Uses “Irresponsible” Tactics in Djibouti
THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE 20 June 2019 Chinese forces on a maritime security patrol at the port of Djibouti (File image...
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China’s BRI requires policy reform for countries to reap benefits
AFRICA TIMES 19 June 2019 Image: World Bank As African ministers prepare for next week’s meeting in Beijing – a follow-up to...
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U.S. Commander Says China Tried to Sneak Into American Military Base in Africa
NEWSWEEK 18 June 2019 by DAVID BRENNAN The U.S. military in Africa has accused China of "irresponsible actions" for allegedly...
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Assessing the Risks of Chinese Investments in Sub-Saharan African Ports
CSIS Center for Strategic & International studies 4 June 2019 by JUDD DEVERMONT, CATHERINE CHIANG, AMELIA CHEATHAM Chinese investments in...
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