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Is China's Influence in Africa Waning?

Simon Whistler · February 17, 2026 · 17 min video · Africa

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What this episode covers

Beijing's lending to Africa has fallen 90% from its 2016 peak, stalling projects and fueling resentment — yet China is pivoting to arms sales and military training to keep its grip.

Chapters

  1. From Warm Friendship to Tightened Purse StringsIn the free preview
  2. Major Powers Scramble for Influence in AfricaInsiders
  3. China's Security Pivot and Africa's FutureInsiders

From the transcript

China and African countries are destined to be good friends, good brothers, and

Good partners.

These are the words of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who during a BRICS event

This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.

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