In this interview with Ikenna Emewu, founder of Africa China Press Center in Nigeria, Hussein Askary discusses the view from Africa on relations with China, Europe and the United States. The main questions answered by Mr. Emewu are:
- Today, Africa has the world’s youngest population. The total population today is 1.4 billion. By 2050 the population will reach between 2.5 and 2.8 billion people, mostly under the age of 23. By 2100, the African population will reach 4 billion. In Europe and Asia the population will decline and the average age (aging) will keep rising above 49. Many Europeans see this as a major threat, because they believe tens of millions of young Africans will invade Europe. The Chinese see this as a great opportunity, because they see it as a huge market, and also a great labour force to produce for the rest of the world. How do Africans see this issue?
- What has Nigeria gained from cooperation with China? What is the impact of Nigeria-China infrastructure projects (railways, ports, refineries, petrochemical complex.. etc). Will this lead to the industrialization of Nigeria?
- How do people in Nigeria and other African nations see the U.S. National Security Strategy 2025, especially with regards to Africa?
To contact Mr. Emewu and order his books, visit: https://africachinapresscentre.org/