Affiliation:
1. Independent Researcher, Lebanon
Abstract
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this chapter examines the trend toward distance learning at African universities and draws attention to the resulting digital divide and inequalities. It explores the significance of China-Africa cooperation in overcoming these obstacles and advancing higher education in Africa. Access to technology, internet connectivity, and the adaptability of instructors and students to digital platforms are just a few of the challenges that are reviewed in this chapter. The subsequent section examines China's significant contributions to Africa's digital education landscape. This chapter examines the ways in which traditional and digital pedagogical practices have affected the learning and achievement of students in the wake of the pandemic, with a focus on equity, diversity, and social justice. The chapter finishes by questioning the long-term viability of digital teaching methods and highlighting the importance of a long-term China-Africa relationship for post-pandemic expansion of higher education in Africa.