About this episode

The episode discusses China's expanding influence in Africa and its implications for local communities through an interview with Dr. Anita Plummer.

As China’s political and economic presence across Africa continues to expand, what does it mean for the people living through these changes? On this episode of Africa Today, host Walter Turner speaks with Dr. Anita Plummer, assistant professor of African Studies at Howard University, about China’s engagement across the continent, African political economy, and the perspectives of communities navigating shifting global relationships. Drawing on years of research in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Senegal, and China, Plummer explores how ordinary Africans understand and respond to China’s growing role in Africa, and what these developments reveal about power, development, and international relations. A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post China’s Growing Influence in Africa: Power, Politics, and Local Perspectives [REPLAY] appeared first on KPFA.

People in this episode

Host: Walter Turner

Guest: Dr. Anita Plummer

Topics covered

• China's influence in Africa
• African political economy
• local perspectives
• international relations
• development
• community responses

Keywords

• China
• Africa
• political economy
• local perspectives
• international relations
• development
• community responses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Howard University

Places: Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Senegal, China

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