Tanzania: Under Pressure Magufuli Now Courts Beijing As Donors Pull Back

Tanzania last week licensed a second Chinese commercial bank as President John Magufuli's administration looks East for funds for mega infrastructure projects.

The licensing of the China Dasheng Bank Ltd, and its subsequent injection of $40 million capital, heralded changing fortunes for the Chinese in Tanzania, amid growing apathy among Dar's traditional lenders.

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