China
Why the US is returning to the Moon: Artemis II and the case for a lasting presence
The US is heading back to the Moon with Artemis II, seeking leadership in space and testing whether a lasting human presence is viable
BRICS Summit in Johannesburg: What we should expect from the 5 countries
The summit comes at a time when the West is arguably in decline. The US is threatening trade wars with China and even allies like the EU. This threat to global trade will be top of the agenda at the BRICS summit
Modi dangles Shs1 trillion for Uganda as China’s Xi woos Rwanda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is today afternoon expected in the country on a two-day state visit during which he will formalise a $205m (Shs1 trillion) credit line from India to Uganda
What China’s President Xi’s extended tenure means for Africa
For the foreseeable future, Africa’s engagement with China will be shaped by Xi’s vision. This makes it important to unpack exactly what that vision is