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Jevans Nyabiage
Africa Correspondent
Kenyan journalist Jevans Nyabiage is the South China Morning Post's first Africa correspondent. Based in Nairobi, Jevans keeps an eye on China-Africa relations and also Chinese investments, ranging from infrastructure to energy and metal, on the continent.
Kenyan journalist Jevans Nyabiage is the South China Morning Post's first Africa correspondent. Based in Nairobi, Jevans keeps an eye on China-Africa relations and also Chinese investments, ranging from infrastructure to energy and metal, on the continent.
Languages Spoken:
English
In Ethiopia, Wang joins African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in voicing concerns over US raid on Venezuela.
It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part.
Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection.
Eritrea asks Beijing to raise issue at the UN, saying it should ‘shoulder its moral responsibilities’ while drawing parallels with Taiwan.
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The Gara Djebilet deposit in the Sahara Desert was discovered decades ago but is only now coming into production.
National museum in Nairobi celebrates 620th anniversary of Ming dynasty navigator’s voyages and 62 years of modern bilateral ties.
Large-scale, China-backed projects entice contract workers to take up posts in some African nations, while political instability keeps others away.
Ouster of Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo has sparked political instability fears, raising stakes for Chinese economic interests.
Beijing’s strategy to project influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary buildings labelled ‘unique’.
Mining minister says China and Rio Tinto were pressed to work on shared infrastructure because ‘we do not want railways running everywhere’.
Public-private partnerships or PPP model for African infrastructure tipped to grow as ‘bankable’ projects can attract global finance.
Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
As ties with Washington deteriorate, Pretoria is ‘determined to pursue economic diplomacy’ as it pursues new markets in Asia and Europe.
All participants but one endorse Johannesburg Declaration focusing on African debt crises, climate initiatives and critical minerals.
Integrity and credibility of G20 must not be allowed to be weakened, South African president tells opening session in Johannesburg.
Geopolitical friction threatens to derail talks in Johannesburg, with observers saying it could be hard to reach consensus on key issues.
Strategically important Tazara project will be the focus for Li Qiang in Lusaka, but he could also face fallout over copper mine pollution.
US$20 billion mining project in Guinea forecast to threaten market dominance for Australia’s Pilbara region.
As iron ore starts flowing, the West African country says it is making sure agreements are not derailed by geopolitical tensions.
To revive its energy sector, the African country is counting on Chinese and UAE investment to fill vacuum left by oil majors.
China sends task force to deepwater gulf of the Indian Ocean to train personnel, test ships and equipment in harsh ocean conditions.
The East African nation and fellow Brics member is the latest country to seek a switch, accelerating the yuan’s internationalisation.
Luanda turns to its backers in China for help in housing the emerging middle class but prices are out of reach for many Angolans.
‘Unmissable’ trend of Chinese cars on Johannesburg’s roads signals a strong future, as companies consider building new manufacturing plants.
Move expected to cut Kenya’s annual debt-servicing costs by US$215 million also fits into China’s broader goal of yuan internationalisation.
Move to manufacture insulin locally is set against forecast of nearly 55 million Type 2 diabetes cases in sub-Saharan Africa by 2045.
Lapse of African Growth and Opportunity Act deals tariff blow to continent and ‘creates fertile ground’ for Beijing to expand its clout.
Farmers’ US$80 billion compensation bid leaves the authorities trying to balance good relations with Beijing and needs of local communities.
Kenyan social media stars showcase China’s striking scenery, culture, history and cuisine in glitzy new promotional campaign.
