Changing political economy in Africa

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This analysis examines China’s foreign direct investment and trade within the SADC, highlighting neo-colonialism concerns.

China has surpassed traditional Western partners in foreign direct investment and trade in Africa, raising concerns.
The SADC region illustrates China’s significant role in shaping regional economic relations, with potential neo-colonial implications.
Key mechanisms like the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System enhance regional financial architecture amid geopolitical tensions.
The introduction of digital currencies such as e-CNY further complicates China's impact on Africa's development landscape.

Mohamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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