Last month, China’s proactive approach in bolstering security cooperation through the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum garnered attention, with more than 100 delegates, representatives, and defence officials from 50 African countries participating in the event.
As a joint naval drill between China and African nations has been planned for 2024 and a growing presence of Chinese private security companies is set to appear in Africa, China’s role in African security is evolving.
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