Friday, May 27, 2022

Chinese in Africa Increasingly Subject to Kidnapping

 The Voice of America posted on 24 May 2022 an article titled "Chinese Working in Africa Face Threat of Kidnapping" by Kate Bartlett.

As Chinese nationals become more numerous in Africa, are perceived to carry a significant amount of cash, and have a track record of paying ransom, they are increasingly subject to kidnapping.  This report looks at cases in Nigeria and the DRC.