Africa Day 2026: Beijing Special | Inside the Continent

On the 70th anniversary of China–Africa diplomatic relations, Inside the Continent travels to Beijing — reporting from the heart of Africa Day 2026 celebrations and the African Diaspora Conference in China. In this 26-minute documentary feature, correspondent Baillor Jalloh moves between Chaoyang Park and the conference floor to capture something rarely seen on screen: the lives, ambitions and voices of the African community building a future in China.

WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE

African cultural performances — drumming, music and celebration at Chaoyang Park The African Diaspora Conference in Beijing — theme: “Stronger Diaspora: Innovation & Partnership – Shaping Our Future” Conversations on diaspora identity, entrepreneurship and cross-continental collaboration Reflections on 70 years of China–Africa relations and what the next chapter looks like

FEATURING

• Ria Rijerk — Organiser, African Diaspora Conference, Beijing

• Safa Rogers — Deputy Ambassador of Sierra Leone to China.