China’s Debt Diplomacy in Africa

Africa’s vast economic potential, fast-increasing youthful population, changing demography, and growing impact on the international scene have made it a critical arena for geopolitical conflict amongst significant world powers. Increased interest in the continent is being shown by the United States and European countries. China’s military aid and large-scale investments, primarily through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), have recently raised the country’s presence in Africa. These developments have triggered concerns regarding the long-term effects of Beijing’s activities on the continent.