This video gives an excellent snapshot of the economic development in Angola, a country I have not been to since 1995, and its business with China.







Angola, just like DRC, is one of Africa's mineral richest countries, so no wonder there is quite an interest for its natural resources, only to be challenged by logistical nightmares.



There is a lot to be said about the deals China makes all over the world, securing oil, buying or leasing agricultural land and concluding massive hybrid aid/business contracts. Just today, I stumbled upon the following two press articles:



From the Chinese Press Agency:

China provides US$600,000 of humanitarian aid to DR Congo.

From Reuters:

Congo to push forward with $9 bln Chinese mining contract.



Says enough, I think. Two views, two perspectives, two sides to probably the same story. As government to government aid has clearly failed in the past decennia (read 'Dead Aid'), maybe the business deals are the only true form of development for Africa.



If only the economic profits would also benefit the less fortunate in Africa.



Video discovered via Time of the Leopards