China Dialogue published on 7 April 2021 an analysis titled "Is China Edging Away from a Massive Dam on the River Niger?" by Fred Pearce.
The government of Guinea announced more than three years ago that the Fomi dam project was ready to begin construction, built by China and funded by China's Export-Import Bank. Since then, ground operations have ceased and there has been political silence. A number of environmental concerns have surfaced that appear to be giving China pause.
