The Population Bomb, a best-selling book warned of the mass starvation of humans in the 1970s and 1980s due to overpopulation.
Chinese contributions to UN agricultural programs are reaping tangible benefits
Chinese-Tanzanian farm gets ready for peak production as sisal demand increases
China's pioneering efforts are helping African nations develop their agricultural sectors
Investment and technology transfer have the potential to bring great changes in Africa
From students to business people, many Africans are enthralled by China's rise and want to be part of it.
Sara Elhassan says she did not develop an interest in China until she studied in the West.
Tony O. Otoa believes Africa is shifting its focus away from the West and toward China.
When African students consider where to study abroad, their first choice is often Europe or the United States. In France alone, there were more than 100,000 African university students in 2009. First and foremost, this is a matter of language and of the quality and reputation of a university degree obtained in the West, and these valid reasons will continue to play an important role in students' choices.
African students need to do some research before deciding on which degrees to do
Versatility has been the magic wand for Chinese businesses in Africa for more than a decade.
During the opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing last year, China promised more help for African countries in building agricultural technology centers, training medical and other personnel, and digging wells to expand access to clean water.