Origins of Africa's Relations with China: The Case of TAZARA

About this book

Origins of Africa's Relations with China: The Case of TAZARA by Kasuka Simwinji Mutukwa examines the historical foundations of Africa-China relations through the specific case of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority, commonly known as TAZARA. The railway occupies an important place in the history of Zambia, Tanzania and China's engagement with post-independence Africa, making it a useful lens through which to study diplomacy, development cooperation, regional connectivity and international relations. Mutukwa brings to the subject decades of experience in diplomacy, public policy, regional institutions and academic work in political science and international relations. The book is relevant to students, historians, policy practitioners, diplomats and readers seeking a deeper understanding of how Africa-China relations developed before they became a major feature of contemporary global affairs. By focusing on TAZARA, it grounds a broad geopolitical relationship in a concrete regional project with lasting historical and political significance.