Abu and Peter discuss the growing interdependence between Africa and China in the light of China's recent currency devaluation. Also on the menu: Increasing presence of Chinese media in African markets and Chinese light switches in Kenyan apartments.

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Articles about this week's discussion

• "China’s Currency Move Rattles African Economies" by Patrick Mcgroarty and Matina Stevis

• Interview with Oliver White of Fathom Consulting

• "Photos: African cities are starting to look eerily like Chinese ones" by Lily Kuo

• "Propaganda or proper journalism? China’s media expansion in Africa" by James Wan

• Xinhua Africa

• CCTV Africa

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