Article on China in Africa

Given that Chinese involvement in Africa has become a central issue in our class I thought it was necessary to bring this article to your attention. It is crucial to hear the important opinions of Africans in regards to the Chinese in the continent. Please bring forth more articles regarding this debate, and post comments to this article.


"China: A Blessing or Africa's Curse?"
http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/Insight/-/688338/1043410/-/ql13x9/-/index.html

Ugandan Pharmaceutical Factory

As our class has examined the relationship between Africa and the emerging BRIC economies I thought that I would bring attention to the creation of Pharmaceutical Factory in Uganda. This factory has begun producing all levels of Anti Retro Viral treatment drugs, and anti-malarial treatments both of which are in need in Sub-Saharan Africa. This factory was built through a partnership with two drug companies one Indian and the other Ugandan. Hopefully this factory will reduce the need for importing expensive drugs, and provide easier access to people who desperately need these life saving treatments. Please click on the link to view the article by the New Vision newspaper.

"ARVs production starts Monday"
http://newvision.co.ug/D/8/12/590442/Quality%20Chemical%20Industries