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China Boosts North Africa Investments Amid Energy Security Crisis

4/5/2026

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In 2026, China intensifies investments in North Africa for energy security amid the US-Israeli war with Iran and a blocked Strait of Hormuz.
The Belt and Road Initiative has facilitated this engagement, with Africa-wide investments reaching US$61.2 billion in 2025.
Algeria has become a key oil and gas supplier, prompting Chinese state-owned enterprises to expand upstream investments, including a shale gas exploration agreement with Algeria's state-owned Sonatrach.

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Story summary

In 2026, China intensifies investments in North Africa for energy security amid the US-Israeli war with Iran and a blocked Strait of Hormuz.
The Belt and Road Initiative has facilitated this engagement, with Africa-wide investments reaching US$61.2 billion in 2025.
Algeria has become a key oil and gas supplier, prompting Chinese state-owned enterprises to expand upstream investments, including a shale gas exploration agreement with Algeria's state-owned Sonatrach.