The Tonic Accord

Africa, China & Corona: What's Next?


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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to wreak havoc politically, economically, and socially on the continent of Africa. The pandemic came at a time in which Africa was starting to see political and social change. It also came at a time when the Chinese Belt and Road initiative was starting to place Africa into a Chinese sphere of influence. Now, South Africa is accepting unprecedented loans from the IMF and there are growing issues with China’s large projects in the region. In this episode, Drew and Alex touch on the future of Chinese investment in Africa, a shared African currency, the problems with the IMF and World Bank, and a potential African unification.
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