Jérôme Nima

Jérôme Nima, Africa editor for the China Global South Project, discusses Joe Biden's recent visit to Africa, the first by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade. He critiques how international media framed the trip amidst U.S.-China competition, often overshadowing Biden's aims for climate funding and humanitarian aid. Nima highlights the need for genuine African representation in global decisions and addresses the complex narratives surrounding Chinese investments versus loans in Africa, urging for a deeper understanding of the continent’s economic landscape.

Jérôme Nima, CGSP Africa editor and expert in energy transition, dives into Kenya's burgeoning ties with China. He discusses Kenyan President Ruto's upcoming state visit to Beijing, aimed at finalizing crucial funding for the Standard Gauge Railway extension to Uganda. The conversation also highlights the ongoing cobalt production in the DRC despite export bans and examines the U.S. military's concerns over China's expanding influence in Africa. Nima offers insights into the balancing act of geopolitical interests shaping the continent's future.

Jérôme Nima, CGSP's Africa editor, and Obert Bore, critical minerals editor from Harare, delve into pressing issues surrounding mining in Africa. They discuss the skepticism over Zambia's cleanup of an acid spill from a Chinese-owned mine, where government promises clash with activist concerns. Tensions are also rising in the DRC, with public disputes between mining giants highlighting deeper fractures in cobalt and copper sectors. The duo emphasizes the need for transparency and fair compensation amid geopolitical and corporate rivalries.