Development, Deposits, And Debts: A Decade of BRI in Africa

In September 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping formally announced the Belt and Road Initiative, a sprawling infrastructure investment program intended to connect the world over land, air, and sea. A decade later, nearly every African nation has signed on, leading to a variety of results within the continent, ranging from shiny development projects to saddles of debt.

AfricaBy Isabel ChambersJanuary 2, 2024economic, economic development, BRI, infrastructure, debt, default, globalization, trade, exports, imports, transportation, China, loans

Will Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gaps Push it Closer to China?

One of the biggest, if not the biggest, challenges to Nigeria’s economic growth is its lack of quality infrastructure. To compete on the global stage and address problems such as poverty and lagging human development, Nigeria needs improved infrastructure to service its economy and development goals.

AfricaBy Tammy DongMay 25, 2023Nigeria, China, Infrastructure, Development, energy, climate, power, BRI, belt and road, sovereign debt