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Temminck’s Pangolin Smutsia temminckii
Temminck’s Pangolin Smutsia temminckii
Vulnerable
Extant (resident): Angola; Botswana; Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Ethiopia; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; South Africa; South Sudan; Sudan; Tanzania, United Republic of; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe
Possibly Extant (resident): Congo
Possibly Extinct: Eswatini
The Temminck’s pangolin Smutsia temminckii is remarkable mammal. They are the second largest of the pangolin species and are reported to weigh between 12.5kg and 21 kilograms. They’re famous for their armour-like keratinous scales and their unique ability to curl into a protective ball when threatened. These elusive creatures are found in the savannahs and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa and are essential to their ecosystem, controlling insect populations. The word pangolin comes from the Malay word “pengguling” meaning something that rolls up. Owing to their secretive nature and low densities, little is known about the pangolin. The species is killed primarily for Chinese medicine, even though their keratin scales have no medicinal value. All pangolins face a grave threat from trafficking for their meat and scales. Tragically, they are one of the most illegally traded mammals in the world.
Despite their ecological and cultural importance, Temminck’s pangolins are increasingly threatened by habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade. Habitat loss from palm oil, cocoa and coffee agricultural expansion and mining further compounds their decline. Protect these unique creatures by boycotting palm oil and supporting strong anti-trafficking initiatives. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
The Temminck’s #pangolin is #vulnerable in Tanzania 🇹🇿 #Congo 🇨🇩 #Uganda 🇺🇬 from #poaching for their scales and meat along with #palmoil 🌴🤮 #tobacco 🚬🚭#deforestation. Help them survive when you #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🔥⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/08/21/temmincks-pangolin-smutsia-temminckii/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterRemarkable, secretive and gentle Temminck #Pangolins are living Poké Balls, who curl into a ball when threatened. They’re #vulnerable from the illegal #wildlife trade #palmoil and more. Help them #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🙊🔥☠️⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/08/21/temmincks-pangolin-smutsia-temminckii/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterSpecies of pangolin are the most trafficked species in the world. Although deforestation is another major threat. The range of the Temminck’s Pangolins are increasingly threatened by shifting agriculture, small-holder farming and agro-industry farming. These farming practices are directly impacting pangolins through habitat loss and alteration, while the increased human presence in these previously undisturbed areas is resulting in increased levels of poaching.
IUCN Red List
Appearance and Behaviour
Temminck’s pangolins are medium-sized mammals with an average weight of 7–12 kg and a total length of approximately 90 cm, including their tail. Their overlapping, golden-brown scales, made of keratin (the same material as human fingernails), are a defining feature. These scales provide formidable protection against predators, allowing pangolins to roll into an impenetrable ball when threatened.
They are primarily nocturnal, foraging at night for ants and termites using their acute sense of smell. Their long, sticky tongues can extend deep into termite mounds, while their sharp claws are used to tear open nests. They exhibit a distinctive bipedal gait, walking on their hind legs while keeping their forelimbs off the ground.
A 2014 study revealed that Temminck’s pangolins exhibit home ranges that vary significantly based on habitat type, with individuals travelling several kilometres in search of food. This makes habitat loss and fragmentation particularly detrimental to their survival.
Threats
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Illegal Wildlife Trade:
Temminck’s pangolins are heavily trafficked for their scales and meat, particularly for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Research indicates that their scales are wrongly believed to have healing properties, fuelling a devastating global black market.
Palm oil, tobacco and mining deforestation:
Agricultural expansion for palm oil, meat, tobacco and other commodities as well as mining destroys the habitats pangolins rely on. The savannahs and woodlands they inhabit are increasingly converted for human use.
Bycatch and Accidental Capture:
The 2014 study on anthropogenic threats found that Temminck’s pangolins are frequently killed accidentally in snares set for other wildlife. This unintended bycatch adds to their declining populations.
Climate Change:
Altered rainfall patterns and rising temperatures due to climate change, disrupt termite and ant populations, leading to reduced food availability for pangolins.
Low Reproductive Rates:
With only one offspring per year, Temminck’s pangolins are particularly vulnerable to population declines, as they cannot replenish their population quickly.
Geographic Range
Temminck’s pangolins inhabit sub-Saharan Africa, with populations found in South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia. They thrive in savannahs and woodlands, favouring areas with abundant ant and termite populations.
Studies indicate their preference for regions with sandy soils, which make burrowing easier, and their dependence on undisturbed habitats highlights the critical need for protected areas. However, human activities increasingly encroach on these regions, limiting their available range.
Diet
Temminck’s pangolins are specialised insectivores, feeding almost exclusively on ants and termites. They consume millions of insects annually, making them essential for regulating insect populations and maintaining ecological balance.
Their foraging behaviour is influenced by the availability of prey, with pangolins often targeting specific ant and termite species. The destruction of termite mounds through land clearing and agriculture severely impacts their food sources, leading to nutritional stress.
Reproduction and Mating
Reproductive rates in Temminck’s pangolins are low, with females typically giving birth to a single offspring per year. After a gestation period of approximately 140 days, mothers care for their young by carrying them on their tails or backs. They often use the burrows of other animals including aardvarks and aardwolves.
The young pangolins’ soft scales harden within a few days of birth, providing protection. Maternal care is critical during the early months, as juveniles depend on their mothers for food and safety. Males do not participate in rearing the young, and populations are highly sensitive to poaching due to their slow reproductive cycles.
Human Perceptions of Temminck’s Pangolins
Temminck’s pangolins hold mixed perceptions among humans. A 2014 review of anthropogenic threats highlighted cultural beliefs in southern Africa where pangolins are revered as symbols of luck and rain. In contrast, others view them as commodities, hunted for their scales and meat.
The study also revealed that many rural communities are unaware of pangolins’ ecological importance in controlling insect populations. Conservation efforts are increasingly focused on educating these communities about the role pangolins play in maintaining ecosystem balance, with the goal of fostering coexistence and reducing poaching and exploitation.
Take Action!
Help protect Temminck’s pangolins by supporting organisations working to combat illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction. Boycott palm oil and raise awareness of their plight. Use your voice to fight for their survival and ensure future generations can marvel at these extraordinary creatures. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Support this beautiful animal
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Further Information
Pangolin Specialist Group. (n.d.). Temminck’s Pangolin. IUCN Pangolin Specialist Group.
Pietersen, D., Jansen, R. & Connelly, E. 2019. Smutsia temminckii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T12765A123585768. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T12765A123585768.en. Downloaded on 06 June 2021.
Pietersen, D., Jansen, R., Swart, J., Panaino, W., Kotze, A., Rankin, P., & Nebe, B. (2020). Temminck’s Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii). In Pangolins: Science, Society and Conservation. Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes, 175–193.
Pietersen, D., McKechnie, A. E., & Jansen, R. (2014). A Review of the Anthropogenic Threats Faced by Temminck’s Ground Pangolin, Smutsia temminckii, in Southern Africa. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 44(2), 167–178.
Sabashau, K., Utete, B., Madlamoto, D., Ngwenya, N., & Madamombe, H. (2024). Ecology, Status, and Distribution of Temminck’s Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) in Hwange National Park. Wildlife Letters, 2(17–22).
Temminck’s Pangolin Smutsia temminckii
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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society #nkp765 prepares to pull an excursion train out of Angola, Indiana. #railroadhistory #history #steam
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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society #nkp765 prepares to pull an excursion train out of Angola, Indiana. #railroadhistory #history #steam
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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society #nkp765 prepares to pull an excursion train out of Angola, Indiana. #railroadhistory #history #steam
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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society #nkp765 prepares to pull an excursion train out of Angola, Indiana. #railroadhistory #history #steam
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Nicht nur @sasastanisic , sondern auch Yara Monteiro (#Angola, übers. von Sandra Tamele aus #Mosambik) und Luiz Ruffato (#Brasilien, übers. von Julia Sanches) stehen auf der Longlist des #Dublinliteraryaward https://dublinliteraryaward.ie/ Das Buch von Yara könnt ihr sogar auf deutsch lesen: Schwerkraft der Tränen, Haymon Verlag. Verão tardio von Ruffato gibts noch nicht auf deutsch, aber fast alle seine Romane davor bei Assoziation A. Es ist erst die #Longlist. Ich drücke die Daumen.
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I am currently listening to Little Brats by #Fredda from the album L'ancolie see #spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3HssFbP6mNpRidJt4ghAqn
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I am currently listening to Little Brats by #Fredda from the album L'ancolie see #spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3HssFbP6mNpRidJt4ghAqn
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O Fim da Extrema-Esquerda em Angola : Como o MPLA Dizimou os Comités Amílcar Cabral e a OCA (1974-1980) by Leonor Figueiredo; Jean-Michel Mabeko-Tali
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#MPLA, #Angola, #MovimentoPopulardeLibertaçãodeAngola, #socialismo, #esquerdismo, #políticadeAngola, #históriapolítica, #colonialismo, #repressãopolítica, #políticadaÁfrica, #anticolonialismo, #anos70, #OrganizaçãoComunistadeAngola, #OCA, #ComitésAmílcarCabral, #CACUm contributo para o entendimento das lutas políticas que caracterizaram o pós-25 de Abril de 1974, em Angola, Com mais de 30 testemunhos dramáticos de tortura recolhidos em Angola e Portugal.
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https://www.europesays.com/hu/65386/ Már idén megérkezhet a vadiúj Jensen Interceptor #angol #BritAutóipar #Business #corvette #goodwood #HU #Hungarian #Hungary #Interceptor #jensen #Magyar #Magyarország #V8 #Vállalkozás
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What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development – UN News
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Parched earth in Iraq (file)What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development © WMO/Abbas Raad
9 January 2026 UN Affairs
The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets programmes and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.
When UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed correspondents in New York on Thursday following the release of the White House Memorandum, he insisted that the Organization will continue to carry out its mandates from Member States “with determination.”
Wednesday’s memorandum states that the US administration is “ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.”
Several of the bodies listed in the memo are funded principally or partially by the regular UN budget, implying that voluntary funding will be impacted, although central funding will continue.
However, the White House notes that its funding review of international organisations “remains ongoing,” and it is currently unclear what the impact of the announcement will be.
Here’s a breakdown of the 31 UN entities mentioned in the memorandum, and how they are making a positive difference to people, communities and nations, worldwide.
African affairs
- Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: Provides informed advice on the continent, ensures UN actions in the continent are coherent and aligned with people’s needs
- Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: Aims to improve safety, quality of life and development of people of African descent, provides advice to the UN Human Rights Council
Climate and Environment
- UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD): Provides technical assistance, policy guidance and financing for sustainable forest management
- UN Energy; Coordinates the work of 30 UN agencies and international organisations to promote access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; The UNFCCC, which organises the climate COPs or summits, is central to enabling international cooperation and ensuring transparency and accountability in tackling climate change
- UN Oceans; Strengthens UN collaboration on ocean issues such as the protection of marine ecosystems, promotion of sustainable ocean use and advancing global ocean governance
- UN Water: Coordinates work on water and sanitation issues and promotes the sustainable management of water resources
Coordination
- UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination; Brings together the heads of UN organisations to ensure unified action on global challenges and the effective delivery of the UN’s mandates
Development
- UN Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat): Promotes sustainable towns and cities and provides technical and policy advice for the improvement of living conditions and the reduction of urban poverty
Education Cannot Wait ensures more children receive an education (file)
Education and training
- UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): Provides training and capacity-building for individuals, organisations, and countries (especially developing nations) on areas like diplomacy, sustainable development, climate change and crisis management
- UN System Staff College: Equips UN personnel with learning, training and advisory services to ensure a capable, adaptable and collaborative UN workforce
- UN University: The UN’s global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation conducts research and provides policy advice on pressing global issues
- Education Cannot Wait: The UN global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises, to ensure that children and youth affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters have access to safe, quality education
Gender
- The agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women): Works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promotes gender equality, and empowers women globally
Health
- UN Population Fund (UNFPA): Promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, promotes gender equality and collates population data for development, helping to reduce maternal mortality and expand access to family planning
International Law
- International Law Commission: Mandates the development and codification of international law by drafting legal instruments and clarifying principles; fostering the rule of law, and supporting peaceful relations among states
- International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals: Carries out essential functions of the former International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, completing ongoing cases, protecting witnesses and preserving archives, ensuring accountability for serious international crimes
Reducing conflict and violence
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict: Leads global advocacy and monitoring to protect children affected by armed conflict
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children: Advocates globally to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against children
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict: Leads UN efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence by advocating for survivors, engaging with governments and armed groups to end violations, and promoting accountability
- Peacebuilding Commission: Support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict by coordinating resources, providing strategic advice, and fostering partnership
- Peacebuilding Fund: Providesflexible funding for peacebuilding initiatives for the prevention of relapses into violence and the establishment of long-term stability and development
- UN Alliance of Civilizations: Promotes dialogue and cooperation among nations, cultures and religions to counter polarisation and extremism
- UN Register of Conventional Arms: Invites Member States to report annually on imports, exports and holdings of major conventional weapons, reducing the risk of armed conflict through greater openness in arms transfers
Trade and the Economy
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Generates and analyses economic, social and environmental data, helping nations to address pressing development challenges
- Economic Commissions for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific and Western Asia: These regional commissions provide policy guidance, facilitate intergovernmental dialogue and build capacity for sustainable and inclusive development
- International Trade Centre: Empowers small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies through trade and market intelligence, technical assistance and capacity building
- UN Conference on Trade and Development: Helps developing countries to integrate into the global economy by providing research, policy analysis, and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance, and technology
Continue/Read Original Article Here: What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development | UN News
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What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development – UN News
Global perspective Human stories
Audio and Subscription
Parched earth in Iraq (file)What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development © WMO/Abbas Raad
9 January 2026 UN Affairs
The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets programmes and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.
When UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed correspondents in New York on Thursday following the release of the White House Memorandum, he insisted that the Organization will continue to carry out its mandates from Member States “with determination.”
Wednesday’s memorandum states that the US administration is “ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.”
Several of the bodies listed in the memo are funded principally or partially by the regular UN budget, implying that voluntary funding will be impacted, although central funding will continue.
However, the White House notes that its funding review of international organisations “remains ongoing,” and it is currently unclear what the impact of the announcement will be.
Here’s a breakdown of the 31 UN entities mentioned in the memorandum, and how they are making a positive difference to people, communities and nations, worldwide.
African affairs
- Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: Provides informed advice on the continent, ensures UN actions in the continent are coherent and aligned with people’s needs
- Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: Aims to improve safety, quality of life and development of people of African descent, provides advice to the UN Human Rights Council
Climate and Environment
- UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD): Provides technical assistance, policy guidance and financing for sustainable forest management
- UN Energy; Coordinates the work of 30 UN agencies and international organisations to promote access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; The UNFCCC, which organises the climate COPs or summits, is central to enabling international cooperation and ensuring transparency and accountability in tackling climate change
- UN Oceans; Strengthens UN collaboration on ocean issues such as the protection of marine ecosystems, promotion of sustainable ocean use and advancing global ocean governance
- UN Water: Coordinates work on water and sanitation issues and promotes the sustainable management of water resources
Coordination
- UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination; Brings together the heads of UN organisations to ensure unified action on global challenges and the effective delivery of the UN’s mandates
Development
- UN Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat): Promotes sustainable towns and cities and provides technical and policy advice for the improvement of living conditions and the reduction of urban poverty
Education Cannot Wait ensures more children receive an education (file)
Education and training
- UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): Provides training and capacity-building for individuals, organisations, and countries (especially developing nations) on areas like diplomacy, sustainable development, climate change and crisis management
- UN System Staff College: Equips UN personnel with learning, training and advisory services to ensure a capable, adaptable and collaborative UN workforce
- UN University: The UN’s global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation conducts research and provides policy advice on pressing global issues
- Education Cannot Wait: The UN global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises, to ensure that children and youth affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters have access to safe, quality education
Gender
- The agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women): Works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promotes gender equality, and empowers women globally
Health
- UN Population Fund (UNFPA): Promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, promotes gender equality and collates population data for development, helping to reduce maternal mortality and expand access to family planning
International Law
- International Law Commission: Mandates the development and codification of international law by drafting legal instruments and clarifying principles; fostering the rule of law, and supporting peaceful relations among states
- International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals: Carries out essential functions of the former International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, completing ongoing cases, protecting witnesses and preserving archives, ensuring accountability for serious international crimes
Reducing conflict and violence
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict: Leads global advocacy and monitoring to protect children affected by armed conflict
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children: Advocates globally to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against children
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict: Leads UN efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence by advocating for survivors, engaging with governments and armed groups to end violations, and promoting accountability
- Peacebuilding Commission: Support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict by coordinating resources, providing strategic advice, and fostering partnership
- Peacebuilding Fund: Providesflexible funding for peacebuilding initiatives for the prevention of relapses into violence and the establishment of long-term stability and development
- UN Alliance of Civilizations: Promotes dialogue and cooperation among nations, cultures and religions to counter polarisation and extremism
- UN Register of Conventional Arms: Invites Member States to report annually on imports, exports and holdings of major conventional weapons, reducing the risk of armed conflict through greater openness in arms transfers
Trade and the Economy
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Generates and analyses economic, social and environmental data, helping nations to address pressing development challenges
- Economic Commissions for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific and Western Asia: These regional commissions provide policy guidance, facilitate intergovernmental dialogue and build capacity for sustainable and inclusive development
- International Trade Centre: Empowers small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies through trade and market intelligence, technical assistance and capacity building
- UN Conference on Trade and Development: Helps developing countries to integrate into the global economy by providing research, policy analysis, and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance, and technology
Continue/Read Original Article Here: What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development | UN News
#development #FeedingHungry #Isolationism #NewYork #Organizations #Trade #UNBodies #UNNews #UnitedNations #UnitedStates #Withdrawal #WithdrawingFromWorld #WorldFunding -
https://www.europesays.com/africa/198353/ Pope at Mass in Saurimo: ‘The Risen One illumines our path and sanctifies us’ #Africa #angola #ApostolicJourney #homily #mass
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I am running a #solorpg using #mythicgme based in, for mostly random reason, Angola in 1984. Having a protagonist in such a country is quite a perspective shift, plus I have found some of the most beautiful music: https://youtu.be/k-_EOQMRP94
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I am running a #solorpg using #mythicgme based in, for mostly random reason, Angola in 1984. Having a protagonist in such a country is quite a perspective shift, plus I have found some of the most beautiful music: https://youtu.be/k-_EOQMRP94
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https://www.alojapan.com/1482848/japan-seeks-more-involvement-in-angola-oil-minerals-during-africa-tour/ Japan seeks more involvement in Angola oil, minerals during Africa tour #africa #angola #involvement #Japan #JapanTrips #minerals #more #oil #seeks #tour #trips International relations Top Tokyo diplomat also visits other big China trade partners Kenya, Zambia and South Africa A meeting between foreign ministers from Japan and Angola on May 1. (Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs) KEITO NAKAOKA and RINTO HORIKOSHI TOKYO — Japan is making a ne
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Here we go... There's always a dark side when there's money involved... And when loans come due!
Dangers and Opportunities as #China’s #Loans to #Africa Come Due
Timothy Ditter | Monday, March 18, 2024
"Many African economies are facing a period of serious #economic distress with a very different character from the debt crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. This time, the People’s Republic of China (#PRC) is a major player, and a dramatic decline in PRC lending has compounded economic shocks in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—just as the continent tries to recover from the pandemic. From 2001 to 2022, PRC financial institutions provided more than $170 billion in credit, loans, and grants to #AfricanNations, primarily to fund infrastructure projects tied to the PRC’s Belt and Road Initiative. But new PRC loans to African governments plummeted from $28.4 billion in 2016 to less than $2 billion in 2020 and have continued to decline.
"African governments are awakening to the fact that opaque PRC lending practices and problematic #LoanTerms have rendered already fragile economies at an increased risk of default. However, this moment of peril also provides an opportunity for African economies to build resilience by diversifying their economic partnerships and seeking out lenders with better terms and different motivations.
"I and other CNA analysts from our China Studies and Strategy and Policy Analysis programs have just completed a series of studies on trends in the involvement of the PRC across major sectors in Africa in the context of global shocks. These include the military, mining, infrastructure, and financial sectors. We recently released the report PRC Lending in Africa: Impacts in a Time of Global Shocks. This component of the series focuses on PRC lending to nine African countries. In some cases, PRC loans helped African nations build or upgrade much-needed infrastructure. However, we also found a wide range of PRC lending practices that have contributed to the financial distress and increased the risk of default for African countries ravaged by the global shocks of the last few years. These practices include high interest rates, unfavorable terms, and uncompetitive contracting, most of which is hidden from the public in opaque contracts.
"And when African countries struggle to repay those loans, PRC lenders have taken inflexible positions that have delayed and hardened terms in renegotiations.
"China’s Unforgiving Lenders
"Today’s debt troubles have some of their roots in the loan agreements signed when the PRC was eager to plow its excess savings into foreign loans. Often these agreements made the loans due in just 10 years, compared to up to 35 years for loans from the World Bank. Interest rates are often higher, too. For example, the Export–Import Bank of China charged Djibouti a fully commercial rate for the loan to build the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway, higher than multinational lenders like the World Bank charge for loans. The PRC is #Djibouti’s largest creditor, holding approximately $1.4 billion in debt, equal to about 45 percent of the country’s GDP. In January 2023, Djibouti suspended debt payments to the PRC, making it the second African nation—after #Zambia—to do so.
"Often these agreements require loan recipients to give business to PRC contractors—without competitive bidding. The Export–Import Bank of China contract with #Kenya to finance the Standard Gauge Railway connecting the port city of Mombasa to the Great Rift Valley stipulated that most construction materials would be purchased from the PRC. The project ended up much more costly than anticipated, increasing from 220 billion to 327 billion Kenyan shillings over a period of three years. The Kenya Court of Appeal found that 'the project’s design was manipulated to inflate costs while construction and supervision charges were also overpriced.' Such agreements have helped make China’s construction firms dominant on the continent. A University of London study found that of the 32 major international contractor companies working major construction projects in Ethiopia in 2017, 80 percent were PRC contractors.
"Because PRC loan agreements tend to be opaque, the public is usually not even aware of these loan terms. In the case of the Standard Gauge Railway, the loan with the Export–Import Bank of China was signed in 2014, but details about the terms only became publicly known in 2022, preventing oversight from Kenyan politicians or the public. In some cases, those opaque agreements and #unethical business practices may contribute to corruption. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China funded a dam project in Angola while ignoring various potential red flags, including the involvement of the daughter of Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. Isabel dos Santos was awarded the $4.5 billion contract to construct the dam by her father’s government in 2015. As of 2023, Angola holds more PRC debt than any other country in Africa. And the #WorldBank listed Angola as one of seven African countries that it considered to be at high risk of debt distress in 2020.
"Our research found that when struggling African nations need to renegotiate their loans, PRC lenders have resisted standard #LoanForgiveness practices and have slowed debt negotiations. The PRC does not follow typical debt negotiation protocols used by multilateral institutions such as the World Bank. Instead, the PRC prefers bilateral negotiations, often behind closed doors, and strongly resists cutting the total principal owed on loans. Rather, PRC lenders favor extending repayment periods or holding infrastructure as collateral on loans. This has an impact on negotiations with other creditors as well, since lenders want concessions to be shared fairly. Recent negotiations to restructure #Chad’s debt with a committee of five bilateral creditors took nearly two years. World Bank and IMF officials claimed that lenders from China unnecessarily delayed the debt deal, an accusation that has come up in debt negotiations with other African countries.
"In the long run, however, this difficult period could have an upside for African nations. The reduction in PRC loans provides an opportunity for African countries to diversify, considering new economic partnerships on more favorable terms, with greater transparency and good governance. African nations can use multilateral negotiations to seek out lenders operating with different motivations, lenders that can help them build domestic economic strength and resilience for the future."
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