This week’s Monitor highlights the impact that COVID-19 has had on the relationship between China and Africa, in the context of the next FOCAC Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Dr David Monyae and Dr Sizo Nkala from the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, preview the FOCAC 2021 Summit with a particular focus on China’s support in combatting COVID-19 in Africa.
Paul Nantulya, from the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, discusses China’s Africa strategy, and the extent to which this strategy has been adapted as part of China’s collaboration in Africa’s efforts to respond to COVID-19.
Finally, turning away from China-Africa relations Jide Okeke and Dr Roselyn Akombe discuss the transitions of power in Africa and the mechanisms that need to be in place to ensure that transfers of power are peaceful.Their contribution is especially pertinent in view of the developments in Guinea over the last few days.