Observers suggest the recent departure of several Chinese ambassadors could be a ‘subtle message’ to Sahelian regimes
In Senegal, a new Chinese ambassador, Li Zhigang, was welcomed in May, replacing Xiao Han, who had served for around four years.
Meanwhile, ceremonies have been held to bid farewell to Chen Zhihong, the Chinese ambassador to Mali, and Jiang Feng, Beijing’s envoy to Niger. Both started their posts in 2021.






