Portraying China's presence in Africa with flags on maps can distort African states' sovereignty and their power to make decisions based on national interests.

When a giant flag is built from plants in a remote area of South Africa, it will power homes, create jobs and be visible from outer space.

Do you think a flag's emblems have the power to spark enmity instead of unity? Are they really that meaningful and if so should African governments change them to keep everybody happy? How important ...