Africa Tops China’s Belt and Road Investments

Africa tops China’s Belt and Road investments

Africa topped China’s Belt and Road investments in the first half of 2025, reaching $39 billion, according to a new report. The investments were driven by private sector companies including East Hope Group, Xinfa Group, and Longi Green Energy, found a report by Fudan University’s Green Finance & Development Center and the Griffith Asia Institute. Oil and gas spending surged to a record high of about $44 billion — higher than in all of 2024 — par…

How China, Russia, and Terrorist Networks Are Fueling Instability Across Africa - Afric Info

The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a stark assessment highlighting the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa, alongside the persistent threat posed by terrorist networks that continue to destabilize the continent. In a comprehensive report released this week, Pentagon officials detailed how these foreign actors are exploiting political and economic vulnerabilities, exacerbating regional conflicts and undermining security efforts…