Three decades after the end of the Cold War, North Korea maintains an economic, diplomatic and security footprint in Africa. Due to its strident opposition to European colonialism and apartheid in South Africa, North Korea established a broad array of diplomatic relationships in Africa during the 1960s. And during the 1970s and 1980s, North Korea converted its diplomatic presence into security partnerships in Africa. North Korea’s opposition to white minority rule in South Africa created lasting goodwill there and in Zimbabwe. In June 2020, North Korea and Nigeria signed a public health cooperation agreement, and Nigerian Health Minister Osagie Ehanire claimed that Nigeria had a “desire to learn” from North Korea in the sphere of public health.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 24, 2021 13:49 UTC