Kenya Strengthens Ties with China Amid Strategic Realignment
Kenyan President William Ruto has embarked on a five-day State visit to China, marking a significant pivot in Kenya’s foreign policy as relations with the […]
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Beijing, Cairo Deepen Military Ties in Landmark Aerial Drill
An unprecedented joint air exercise between China and Egypt has been launched under the title “Civilization Eagle 2025”, signalling a notable shift in regional military […]
President Ramaphosa welcomes $50 billion in funding from China
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday September 5 described Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s pledge of $50 billion in funding for Africa over the next […]
China and Angola Strengthen Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Beijing, extending a warm welcome and describing Lourenco as a longstanding friend of the […]
Africa’s deficit with China widens as Beijing’s BRI gambit runs into trouble
The recent news that Africa’s trade deficit with China continued to widen in 2023 has raised a red flag in parts of the continent especially […]
DRC and China renegotiate mining ‘contract of the century’, thus averting relationship rift
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has noted it had finally resolved the 16-year dispute over a controversial mining deal between it and China […]
China waived debt for 17 African countries
On the occasion of a coordination meeting on Sino-African cooperation last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recalled China’s commitments to the continent, and praised […]
Congo B: Sassou-N’Guesso lays foundation stone for new refinery
Congo will be equipped in 2023 with a new crude oil refinery with a capacity of 2.5 million tons per year, financed by the Chinese […]
China’s Influence growing in Africa; US Senate fights back!
The United States Senate has adopted with an overwhelming majority the creation of the United State Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC). This mega-agency, which will have […]
BMCE Bank of Africa, China Africa Business Council Sign Agreement
BMCE Bank of Africa and China Africa Business Council have signed a partnership agreement meant to facilitate and support Chinese investors in Morocco and in […]