More and more Africans want to learn Chinese. But who will teach them?

As China's influence grows in Africa due to deepening relationships, there is an increasing demand for Chinese language education. Several African nations have integrated Chinese into their national curricula, reflecting this rising interest. However, the expansion of Chinese language education is being hindered by a significant shortage of qualified teachers. Historically, Chinese language instruction in Africa has been primarily delivered through Confucius Institutes, which are supported by Beijing, and through independent schools operated by Chinese nationals. This lack of educators poses a challenge to meeting the growing desire among Africans to learn the language.