Africa: China Widening Influence in Africa Through Expanded Security Engagements

Africa: China Widening Influence in Africa Through Expanded Security Engagements

African countries will be looking to recalibrate their strategic partnerships with China to advance African interests as the continent positions itself to exercise greater agency in its external partnerships.

US shifts Africa security strategy amid global pivot

Africa should take greater ownership of its own security challenges. That was the message recently communicated by General Michael Langley, head of US Africa Command (USAFRICOM). The unit is part of the US Department of Defense and is responsible for all defense operations and security cooperation on the African continent. The announcement comes as the United States rethinks its military strategy in Africa, signaling a significant shift in its a…

BYD Expands in South Africa: What It Signals for Africa’s EV Future and China’s Growing Influence

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is charging ahead with a bold expansion strategy in South Africa. Less than two years after entering the market, BYD expands in South Africa with plans to grow its dealership network from 11 to 35 locations by next year. The move positions the automaker to take advantage of rising interest … The post BYD Expands in South Africa as EV Sales Surge Across the Continent appeared first on TechTrendsKE.