WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026) – The president of China, Xi Jinping, met with Daniel Chapo, the president of Mozambique, to discuss the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict. According to President Xi, “The spillover effects of the Middle East conflict are affecting African countries, and China is willing to work with local (countries) to respond together, promote peace together, and pursue development together.” During the meeting, Xi also urged African nations and China to call for a ceasefire and encouraged the international community to do the same.
For further analysis on these developments, please consider Jennifer G. Cooke, the director of the Institute for African Studies at The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. Cooke is a professor of practice in international affairs, teaching courses on U.S. Policy Toward Africa and Transnational Security Threats in Africa. Cooke joined George Washington University in August 2018, after 18 years as director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she led research and analysis on political, economic, and security dynamics in Africa.
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