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March 15
Africa: Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker Inks Deal With UN Environment
A Chinese firm which manufactures electric vehicle, TAILG, and the UN Environment on Tuesday signed an e-mobility partnership agreement aimed at introducing electric vehicles in… Read more »
January 04
Africa: China Implements Ban on Ivory Trade
DAR ES SALAAM, (Xinhua) -- The government of Tanzania and conservation organizations on Wednesday hailed China's decision to end ivory trade, saying the move offered hope for the… Read more »
November 17, 2017
Namibia: Chinese Funds to Boost Infrastructure Development, Wildlife Protection in Namibia
A Chinese trade and economic delegation led by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Qian Keming held here on Wednesday consultations with Namibian officials to strengthen the economic… Read more »
November 03, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire: Chinese-Built Mega Hydropower Dam Launched
Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday inaugurated the Chinese-built Soubre hydroelectric power station, the largest of its kind in the West African country. Read more »
October 16, 2017
Africa: Chartered Flight Carries 66 Giraffes From Africa to China
Sixty-six giraffes arrived in central China's Henan Province in the early hours of Sunday, on a chartered flight from Johannesburg, South Africa, according to local sources.The… Read more »
July 27, 2017
Ghana: Chinese Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Mdm. Sun Baohong Held Dialogue With African Youth
On 21July 2017, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Mdm. Sun Baohong met with African youth delegation organized by Innovation for Empowerment and Development. Read more »
June 29, 2017
East Africa: Chinese Funded Ethio-Djibouti Water Project to Be Launched
The Ethiopia-Djibouti cross border potable water project will be finalized and commence operation in about three months, according to Demelash Mulu, project manager. Read more »
June 16, 2017
Uganda: China Welcomes Uganda's Clarification On Ivory Smuggling
China welcomes Uganda's clarification that two Chinese nationals allegedly involved in an ivory trafficking case are not diplomats, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. Read more »
May 17, 2017
Kenya: China, Kenya to Beef Up Collaboration in Plant Species Conservation - Official
China will strengthen collaboration with Kenya in scientific research and capacity development to revitalize conservation of the East African nation's wild flora, an official said… Read more »
March 09, 2017
Zimbabwe: China's Sino Hydro in Bid to Upgrade Harare's Sewerage System
Chinese company Sino Hydro has expressed interest in helping Harare City Council upgrade its sewerage system and clean up the heavily polluted main water source Lake Chivero,… Read more »
March 03, 2017
Namibia: China to Work With Namibia in Poaching Crackdown
China has expressed its determination to cooperate with the Namibian government on wildlife protection ahead of the World Wildlife Day which falls on March 3. Read more »
February 08, 2017
Africa: Kenyan Official Appreciates China's Effort in Wild Life Protection
A Kenyan government official on Tuesday appreciated China's effort in protecting wild life, saying China's trade ban on ivory will bring positive effects on elephant protection in… Read more »
February 07, 2017
Africa: South Sudan Officially Joins African-Led Initiative to Protect Elephants
South Sudan has signed the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), CEO of Stop Ivory John Stephenson said on Monday. Read more »
East Africa: Kenyan Indigenous Minorities Adapt to Changing Environment
Before 1992, Zakayo Lesingo had no knowledge on what it involved to prepare land, grow maize, harvest and make food out of it. Read more »
January 19, 2017
Africa: Leading Conservationists Hail China's Ivory Ban
The Chinese government's decision to terminate ivory processing and trade by the end of 2017 marked a critical milestone in the journey toward eliminating poaching and other… Read more »
January 16, 2017
Africa: China's Move to Close Ivory Market Hailed
A coalition of 15 African countries on Friday welcomed China's commitment to closing its domestic ivory markets by the end of 2017, saying the move signals Beijing's goodwill in… Read more »
Africa: Tanzania Commends China for Banning Ivory Trade
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa on Saturday commended China for banning ivory trade and urged other countries across the world to follow suit. Read more »
January 11, 2017
Africa: Namibia Welcomes China's Ivory Ban
The Namibian Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA), along with other conservationists have welcomed the bold move by Chinese authorities, to gradually stop the processing and… Read more »
January 09, 2017
Africa: Tanzanian Officials, Wildlife Advocates Hail China's Ivory Ban
Tanzania welcomed China's latest decision to ban ivory trade and processing activities, saying the move marked a historic milestone in efforts to save the giant mammals from… Read more »
January 06, 2017
Africa: China's Ivory Ban 'Leads Global Elephant Protection'
Since the 1970s, poaching has been a major threat to the survival of elephants in Kenya with some critics in recent years blaming the Chinese market for fueling the demand. Read more »
January 05, 2017
Africa: China's Ivory Ban Hailed
China's latest ban on processing and sale of ivory products marked a historic milestone in efforts to save African elephants from poaching, Kenyan wildlife officials said on… Read more »
Zambia: Govt Commences Legal Proceedings Against Mining Firm Over Pollution
Zambia's environmental regulator said on Tuesday that it has commenced legal proceedings against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a unit of London-listed Vedanta Resources, over the… Read more »
November 23, 2016
Namibia: China Donates to Disaster Fund of Drought-Hit Namibia
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia on Tuesday donated 44,000 U.S. dollars (610,000 Namibian dollars) to the Namibia National Disaster Emergency fund. Read more »
November 08, 2016
Zimbabwe: Chinese Borehole Project Brings Relief to Drought-Weary Zimbabweans
It is a hot afternoon and a team of local men and a Chinese engineer donning work suits are busy operating a borehole drilling machine at the remote Rushinga business centre 210 km… Read more »
Ethiopia: Chinese Firm Helps Ethiopian Primary School Address Water Shortage
A Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer is helping an Ethiopian primary school with a water cellar project to address water shortage. Read more »
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