China has signed multiple agreements with Chad and Senegal, focusing on electricity, infrastructure, drinking water, and communications technology. These agreements were made at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, as announced by the countries’ presidencies on Wednesday.
China, the world’s largest bilateral lender, is hosting 50 African nations to realign its relations with developing economies. President Xi Jinping’s new approach emphasizes “small and beautiful projects” over large-scale infrastructure.
Leading Chinese companies and institutions have signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Chad. These MoUs cover sectors such as energy, water, agriculture, infrastructure, and defense, according to a statement from Chad’s presidency.
Two MoUs with construction and engineering firm CMEC aim to improve access to electricity and drinking water in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena. Another company, CAMCE, will build an international airport outside N’Djamena and modern integrated farms in four localities.
A project with construction firm CGCOC will enhance sanitation networks to prevent flooding in the capital. Additionally, an MoU with Chinese state-owned defense company CATIC will bolster Chad’s military capabilities.
In a separate statement, Senegal’s presidency announced that the West African country had signed around a dozen agreements with China. These agreements include information and communications technology, green development, and media.
China’s President Xi also announced an unconditional donation of 27 billion CFA francs ($45.80 million) to Senegal. This move underscores China’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with African nations through targeted, impactful projects.