The new consulate in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, comes after Kenya and Haiti established diplomatic relations 15 months ago.

China has also sought to use FOCAC to counter growing competition in Africa from the United States, the European Union, Japan and others.

Last year, China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa, in the first annual increase since 2016.

China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, the first annual increase since 2016.

Africa needs a concerted approach towards China and all of its so-called strategic partnerships. The AU Commission should negotiate and set the overal...

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.