While global capitals and investors brace for the return of United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump to the White House, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and domestic politics keep German and French ministers occupied, Foreign Minister Wang Yi being in Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad and Nigeria highlights the consistency of China's engagement with Africa, analysts say.

Wang's visit through to Saturday also comes as the world's No.2 economy ramps up its financial support for the debt-laden continent and looks to strike more critical minerals deals and find markets to absorb its exports.

"The decision on which countries to go to each year rarely follows any external logic," said Eric Orlander, co-founder of the China-Global South Project.

"(But) it resonates in Africa as a reminder of China's consistent commitment to the continent, in contrast to the approaches of the US, United Kingdom and European Union."

--Reuters--