September 20
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Launches Three Additional Flights From Addis Ababa to Guangzhou
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of three additional flights from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou, set to begin on September 27, 2024. Read more »
September 19
East Africa: Tanzania Prioritises Projects for Focac Funds
Daily News
TANZANIA: TWO weeks after the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, Tanzania has unveiled plans to submit a range of priority projects aimed at securing funding from… Read more »
Ethiopia: Strengthening Ethio-China Ties Through Education, Infrastructure Development
Ethiopian Herald
In the twenty-first century, global collaboration among countries has become increasingly vital for development across various sectors. A notable example of this is the partnership… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Blueberries Hog Limelight in Malaysia
The Herald
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is in full swing, and for Zimbabwean companies like Eden Chase, the event is proving to be a valuable platform to showcase their… Read more »
Namibia: Japan and WFP Support Drought Affected Communities in Namibia
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 500,000 (N$ 9 million) from the Government of Japan to strengthen the humanitarian emergency drought… Read more »
September 18
Egypt: Industry and Transport Min Discusses Cooperation With South Korea
Egypt Online
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir held talks with South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yong-Hyun on means to boost cooperation in the… Read more »
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Africa: Vice President Quaynor Leads African Development Bank Mission to India to Strengthen Business Ties
African Development Bank (AfDB)
An African Development Bank delegation led by Vice President Solomon Quaynor has concluded a four-day official visit to India to explore investment and trade opportunities and… Read more »
September 17
Africa: Why China Is Seeking Greater Presence in Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
China's relationship with Africa is set to deepen. At a summit in Beijing in early September, China's president, Xi Jinping, pledged to deliver US$51 billion (£39 billion) in… Read more »
Africa: For a Mutually Beneficial China-Africa Relations [analysis]
Daily Trust
China-Africa relations made global headlines in Beijing at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held September 4-6, 2024. With the theme "Joining hands to advance… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio-China Trade Ties See Promising Growth
Ethiopian Herald
Ethio- China trade ties is gathering momentum , so stated Ethiopia's Embassy in Beijing , China . Read more »
September 16
Africa: Outcome of China-Africa Forum - China Earmarks $50bn Financial Support for Africa in Next 3 Years - Chinese Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The Chinese government will provide $50.6 billion of financial support through the next three years to African countries for the implementation of the 10 partnership actions… Read more »
September 15
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Vow to Enhance Military Cooperation
ENA
Top Ethiopian and Chinese military officers pledged to further enhance military cooperation on Sunday. Read more »
September 13
Africa: Indonesia-Africa Summit Puts Cooperation At Centre of Development [editorial]
The Herald
Last week, Bali, the capital of Indonesia played host to the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2024, a gathering that government leaders and representatives from international organisations… Read more »
Liberia: Japan Donates U.S.$3Million in Rice Aid to Combat Food Insecurity
Liberian Observer
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing food security challenges in Liberia with a US$3 million donation under the KR Food Assistance Program. The disclosure was made by… Read more »
Africa: U.S.-China Rivalry for Military Influence in Africa Ramps Up
VOA
While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend… Read more »
September 12
Africa: China-Africa Summit - Why the Continent Has More Options Than Ever [analysis]
Chatham House
Chinese engagement with Africa is on an uptick after a period of decline. Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Agenda - Modernization to Quash Colonial Blemishes? [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Fifty-three Presidents from Africa recently assembled in Beijing to attend another edition of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) with the aim of realizing tangible… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Expand Military Cooperation With South Korea in Key Sectors - CS Tuya
Capital FM
Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 12 - Kenya is set to broaden its military collaboration with South Korea on shipbuilding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, as part of efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Police Returns From the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, Held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China [press release]
SAPS
The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, has returned from attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China. This… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 WWC / Japan Vs Nigeria - Preview, Team News, Time and Where to Watch
Vanguard
Having successfully qualified from the group stage, Nigeria now have Japan as the next obstacle to get past. Read more »
September 11
Zimbabwe: 'President's China Visit a Major Success'
The Herald
President Mnangagwa's State visit to China where he also attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), was a major success following the signing of 17 Legal Instruments… Read more »
Africa: The Global South in the New Cold War
IPS
Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and… Read more »
Ethiopia: A Year to Nurture Budding Ties [document]
Ethiopian Herald
Let me first wish a happy and prosperous Ethiopian New Year to all the readership of the esteemed The Ethiopian Herald readers. Read more »
September 10
Rwanda: Explainer - Why China Elevated Rwanda to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partner'
New Times
Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, China announced that it had elevated Rwanda to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", one of the highest levels of relationship that the Asian… Read more »
South Africa: Byd Lifts Annual Sales Target to 4 Million Evs, Plug-in Hybrids
Daily Maverick
Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD Co. has raised its annual sales forecast thanks to a surge in purchases of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Read more »
September 09
Africa: China's New Strategy in Africa - Is the Continent Getting a Fair Deal?
RFI
China has unveiled a bold new strategy to deepen its influence in Africa - with mixed reactions over whether the continent will truly benefit. At the close of the latest… Read more »