September 09
Africa: China's New Strategy in Africa - Is the Continent Getting a Fair Deal?
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 »
September 05
Africa: How Beijing Has Been Recalibrating Its Expanding Influence in Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the… Read more »
Africa: China Pledges to Give Africa $51 Bn in Fresh Funding Over Next Three Years
President Xi Jinping has pledged to increase China's support to the African continent with nearly $51 billion in new funding, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a… Read more »
September 04
Africa: China to Seek More Influence in Africa At Crucial Beijing Summit
China is welcoming more than 50 leaders from across Africa as it kicks off its ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. The event aims to bolster China's influence on… Read more »
August 23
Cote d'Ivoire: Mpox Outbreak Widens As Different Strains Reach Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand
Côte d'Ivoire has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022, while Thailand has confirmed Asia's first known… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Libya: China to Start Reconstruction Work in Flood-Hit Derna
The authorities in eastern Libya want to rebuild the town of Derna as quickly as possible, nearly two weeks after a flash flood destroyed more than 20 percent of the Libyan port… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: Taiwan Tries to Hold On to Eswatini, Its Last Remaining Ally in Africa
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to eSwatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Taiwan President Visits eSwatini While China Boosts Influence On Continent
On Tuesday, 5 September, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, Taipei's only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Meanwhile, Beijing's political influence on the… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Long Road for DRC As it Renegotiates Minerals Deal With China
A massive "resource for infrastructure" deal between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been criticised by Kinshasa as immensely favourable to its Chinese partners.… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi Seeks to Improve Minerals Deal On China Trip
The president of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, is in China where he is likely to push to formally overhaul and seal a $6 billion… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Australian Company Makes Major Gas Find in Northeastern Zimbabwe
An Australian oil and gas exploration company says it has found high quality natural gas deposits in northeastern Zimbabwe, after months of exploration. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Central African Republic: China's President Xi Jinping Wants Mine Workers' Killers 'Severely' Punished
Nine Chinese mine workers were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, sparking a rare call on Monday from China's President Xi Jinping for the perpetrators to be… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: South Africa Risks U.S. Ire By Staging Naval Exercises With China and Russia
In a controversial move that has strained its relationships with the EU and the US, South Africa will host naval exercises off its eastern coast with Chinese and Russian ships. The… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Africa: China Calls for More African Representation in International Bodies
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said Africa should have a greater voice in the UN Security Council and other international bodies, something the continent's leaders have long… Read more »