"The People's Republic of China is brokering international access agreements to expand its security footprint overseas and extend the reach of the [PLA]. While these bases' utility in peacetime is clear, their utility in wartime is less so." rand.org/pubs/research_…

"The Islamic State and Al Qaeda consider Africa ‘very fertile ground,’ said Christopher A. Wray, who is meeting with officials in Nigeria and Kenya." nytimes.com/2024/06/14/us/…

The Chinese naval hospital ship "Peace Ark" finished its "Harmonious Mission 2024" tour mission to Tanzania on Tuesday. cctvplus.com/news/20240724/…

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D guided missile destroyer Jiaozuo attended the Russian Navy's 328th founding anniversary celebration at St. Petersburg port on Sunday. cctvplus.com/news/20240729/…

"In this chapter of China and Conflict Mediation, [Cobus van Staden] analyzes Chinese counterterrorism activities in Africa...assesses China’s approaches to terrorism on multiple levels...the role of Chinese nonstate actors like corporations." The China-Global South Project stimson.org/2024/chinese-c…

"Chinese Navy’s hospital ship ‘the Peace Ark’ arrives in Mozambique on medical aid mission" youtube.com/watch?v=kZXerM…

YouTube Playlist of Peace Ark 2024 mission to Africa youtube.com/playlist?list=…

"For those suggesting China has disengaged from its cooperation with Africa, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a clear message at the recent ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)" bu.edu/gdp/2024/10/15…

This webinar with ADM Paparo is worth watching youtube.com/watch?v=USX6yu…

“When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola on Wednesday, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project …Lobito Corridor, the project is the centerpiece of his administration’s strategy to counter China’s clout...” ground.news/article/biden-…

"Biden’s visit, the first to Angola by a U.S. president, is meant to promote billions of dollars of commitments...for what he called the largest ever U.S. rail investment overseas. 'The United States is all in on Africa,' Biden earlier Tuesday..." apnews.com/article/biden-…

Report by 防衛省防衛研究所 mentions "africa" 418 times and includes "Chapter 3 Expanding Africa-China Relations and Related Challenges" nids.mod.go.jp/publication/ch…

"Department of Defense publicly released its annual report, Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PRC)" media.defense.gov/2024/Dec/18/20…

What to Expect from Africa-China Relations in 2025 By Paul Nantulya Africa Center January 7, 2025 africacenter.org/spotlight/afri…