From PSC to PMC – What About Chinese PMCs in Africa?

When discussing China’s activities in Africa, the focus is usually on their active economic policies on the continent. This includes large loans, involvement in resource extraction, and even the construction of logistics infrastructure. However, in recent years, as China’s cooperation with African countries has expanded, the Chinese government and companies have started employing contractors to provide security for their projects, citizens, and diplomats as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Considering the current trends of Chinese economic expansion in Africa and the various threats present on the continent, we can expect the presence of Chinese security firms to grow…