Lungani Hlongwa

Lungani Hlongwa, editor of the China-Africa Security Radar, dives into China's expanding security presence in Africa. He discusses how Chinese arms sales have made China the largest supplier in Sub-Saharan Africa. The conversation highlights the shift of African militaries towards China for support, moving away from traditional U.S. partnerships. Hlongwa also addresses rising concerns about the safety of Chinese nationals amid kidnappings in countries like the DRC and Nigeria, emphasizing the complexities of security governance on the continent.