Chinese investment has led to a crush of infrastructure development in Ghana’s tropical forests—and not everyone is happy about it. By Nosmot Gbadamosi, published by FP (foreignpolicy.com). Nosmot’s previous publication, Activists in Ghana lead fight against China-backed bauxite mine in… Continue Reading
By ND Francois, first published on Africa Times, and in French at Chine Magazine. When terror struck Nairobi almost one year ago, David Mwangi had yet to graduate from Kenya Police College. He and his colleagues watched the attack unfold… Continue Reading
The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP or the Project) hosted its Africa-China Journalists Forum (the Forum) on 30 October 2019, which this year formed part of Wits Journalism’s African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC). The Forum is the annual gathering of journalists… Continue Reading
10 journalists from Benin, Malawi, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, China, Zimbabwe and Zambia were selected to attend the Africa-China Reporting Project‘s Digital Identity, Data & Technology in Africa Workshop in Johannesburg on 28-31 October 2019, that also included sessions at Wits Journalism’s African… Continue Reading
By Nigerian journalist Kolawole Talabi, first published in Premium Times. His name could have been given fortuitously almost three decades ago. But beyond chance, Victor Amienwanlan, 28, has had to fight to claim his place in this world. I first… Continue Reading
Before the project, it would take over six hours to complete a 133.9km distance from Sembabule to Mpigi before connecting to the Masaka-Kampala highway. By Ugandan journalist Davis Buyondo, first published in New Vision. About five years ago, a road… Continue Reading
Critics raise the issue of loans and economic benefits regarding the Chinese-built SGR rail in Kenya, but experts and insiders say they should have a long-term perspective of the African country’s development. By Chinese journalist Wang Wenwen, first published in… Continue Reading
On 28 October 2019 the Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) hosted the Open Forum: Key Voices on Digital Identity and Data Privacy at Wits University. The following is a summary of the main themes discussed at the event. Speakers Thea Anderson:… Continue Reading
By Nosmot Gbadamosi, first published by South China Morning Post China has promised Ghana billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects in exchange for access to mine bauxite. Ghana has the world’s fastest deforestation rate – and mining is a… Continue Reading
The Africa-China Reporting Project and Omidyar Network invite you to: Open Forum: Key Voices on Digital Identity and Data Privacy in Africa Monday 28 October 2019, 09:00 – 12:30 Senate Room, Solomon Mahlangu House, Second floor University of the Witwatersrand,… Continue Reading