Africa must shift focus as China’s BRI growth plan in second decade

A decade ago, what began as a dream by Chinese President Xi Jinping has evolved across the globe as a key catalyst for economic growth and development. China hosted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in October this year to celebrate 10 years of existence of this growth plan.

BRI’s objective was to build a global infrastructure and energy network that connects Africa to Asia, Europe and other regions vide roads, railways and maritime routes.