Musical talent show launched in Kenya to boost Africa-China cultural exchanges
The launching ceremony of a musical talent show dubbed “Sing for Africa” was held Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, aiming to nurture local musical talents and boost Africa-China cultural exchanges. The show, a collaboration between China’s Hunan TV International and Kenya’s Royal Media Services, features open auditions, knockout stages, and a grand finale showcasing…
Youth’s role takes center stage in global governance event in South Africa
The “Global Governance, Youth Action” media event, organized by China Media Group (CMG), took place on Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Youth discussing global governance: Building a modern future together for China and Africa,” the event brought together more than 100 guests from government departments, youth organizations, media organizations and business communities…
China hosts the 2025 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. Actionable insights for Africa
Gerald Mbanda The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC), held from November 7-9 in Wuzhen, China, was not just inspiration for Africa but actionable insight: digital transformation is accelerating, AI is no longer experimental, infrastructure and governance are essential, and inclusive cooperation is the future. For African nations willing to seize this moment, the path to a smarter, more connected, and more inclusive digital economy…
China, Burkina Faso celebrate rice harvest, highlight closer agricultural cooperation
This photo taken with a mobile phone on Nov. 6, 2025 shows the inaugural China-Burkina Faso Friendship Harvest Festival held in Boulbi, Kadiogo Region, Burkina Faso. (Chinese agricultural technical assistance team/Handout via Xinhua) The inaugural China-Burkina Faso Friendship Harvest Festival has kicked off in Boulbi, Kadiogo Region, celebrating a milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The festival, which opened…
African countries support the One China Principle
By Staff writer China’s steadfast commitment to the One China Principle remains a cornerstone of its foreign policy, and this stance continues to receive broad support from the international community, including the majority of African nations. The principle, which asserts that there is only one China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of it,…
China-aided freeway officially opens in Namibia, boosting regional connectivity
Veikko Nekundi (L), Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, and Zhao Weiping, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Chinese-aided Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway in Windhoek, Namibia, Nov. 10, 2025. Namibia officially inaugurated the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway on Monday in the capital, Windhoek, marking the completion…
China, Egypt explore new growth drivers for investment cooperation at forum
Ling Ji, vice minister of commerce and deputy China international trade representative, delivers a speech at the first China-Egypt Investment Forum in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) Chinese and Egyptian senior officials, business leaders and investors convened on Sunday at the first China-Egypt Investment Forum in Cairo to explore new growth drivers for investment cooperation….
Africa reaped unlimited trade opportunitiesat the eighth CIIE in Shanghai
By Gerald Mbanda Visitors try coffee at the pavilion of Ethiopia during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang) The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from 5–10 November 2025, marked a landmark moment in global trade, especially for African producers seeking direct access…
China’s Green Energy extends to Africa: A Partnership for a Sustainable Future
By Gerald Mbanda China’s journey toward green energy has not only transformed its domestic economy but is also reshaping its global partnerships — particularly with Africa. Over the past decade, China has emerged as a key partner in helping African countries transition toward cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy. Through investments, technology transfer, and infrastructure…
Chinese-built wind power project empowers locals, improves lives in South Africa
On a breezy afternoon across the arid plains of South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, 31-year-old Xolani Taute stood beneath a towering white wind turbine, its blades slicing through the blue sky above the small town of De Aar. Once an unemployed electrician with little prospect of further study or steady work, he is now a…
