In this engaging discussion, Ovigwe Eguegu, a policy analyst specializing in China–Africa relations, dives into China’s foreign minister Wang Yi’s recent tour to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. They unpack the geopolitical implications of Somalia’s significance amid U.S. tensions, Ethiopia's pivotal role in China's debt diplomacy, and Tanzania’s strategic ports. The conversation also highlights Lesotho's economic challenges and how China's support symbolizes deeper regional ties, revealing the complexities of China’s evolving partnership with Africa.