Tawanda Majoni, an investigative journalist and founder of Information for Development Trust, stands outside his office in Harare, Zimbabwe. — Journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout in Africa face intimidation, surveillance, and police pressure. (Katie Surma/Inside Climate News)

China Silences Environmental Reporters in Africa to Protect Its Investments

Journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout in Africa face intimidation, surveillance, and police pressure.

By Katie Surma/Inside Climate News

Updated Oct 20, 2026 3:56 PM / Published Dec 4, 2025 7:06 AM 23 min read

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Katie Surma/Inside Climate News

Katie Surma is a reporter covering the rights of nature movement and international environmental justice. Her work has a strong focus on the intersection of human rights and the environment. Before joining Inside Climate News, she practiced law.