Why Is China Less Active in Africa's 2026 Ebola Epidemic?

 The Diplomat published on 10 September 2026 a commentary titled "Why Is China Less Active in the 2026 Ebola Epidemic?" by Zhida Shang and Joanne Liu.

The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the DRC may result in more cases and deaths than the 2014-2016 West African outbreak, which China responded to quickly and in a major way.  Although China is better positioned to respond today, its assistance so far has been modest.

One explanation is that China faces less pressure to prove itself.  Second, scientific incentives for China's research have decreased.  Third, the Chinese public may want to see resources devoted to China and not foreign countries.  

Algerian President on Visit to China

 Al-Monitor published on 17 July 2023 an article titled "China Eyes Algerian Oil and Gas as It Receives Tebboune in Beijing" by Jack Dutton.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is visiting China following an official visit to Russia, demonstrating close ties to both countries.  Tebboune hopes to obtain more investment from China in the energy sector and seek support for joining the BRICS.  

China-Africa Military Medicine Conference

 China Military Online posted on 15 November 2022 an article titled "Military Medicine Conference of Second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum Held in Beijing" by Wang Xueyang and Zhang Dan.  

In mid-November, the People's Liberation Army organized a video conference attended by representatives of 21 African military health departments on the role of the military in responding to public health emergencies.  The conference was a follow on to the Second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum held on-line in July 2022.

China-Mauritius Relations

 Le Mauricien published on 2 August 2022 an article titled "Reframing the Sino-Mauritian Ties in the Context of Emerging Africa."

The article emphasizes the importance of Mauritius as a financial center for Chinese activity in Africa and how the China-India relationship plays out in Mauritius.