Africa Policy Insitute

China’s Military Intervention in Africa

Africa has become a critical arena for China’s military and security strategy beyond its border. The

establishment of the PLA overseas base in Djibouti and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

(FOCAC) which includes 53 African countries, and is one of the

rst multilateral forums outside China’s

periphery. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has a notable presence on the African continent with

deployments in Djibouti, approximately 2000 Chinese troops on-duty across

ve African nations

covering 17 United Nations peacekeeping missions and for counter piracy operations. There is

speculation that the PLA is considering establishing additional military bases in Africa, potentially in

Equatorial Guinea, Angola, and Namibia on the Atlantic coast. Modern Diplomacy.

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