Month: January 2026
Chinese firm awarded infrastructure contract to address community needs in Lesotho
Lesotho has granted the China International Water and Electric Corporation a major infrastructure contract to upgrade the Matlali-Lebakeng road and build a bridge over the Senqu River in Qacha’s Nek District, local media reported Wednesday. According to Lesotho News Agency, the four-year project, set to commence this month, will be implemented by Lesotho’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport in collaboration…
Africa should not choose sides but work withboth US and China
By Gerald Mbanda Africa stands at a critical crossroads in a rapidly changing global order; where sometimes you find that African countries are often placed in an uncomfortable position, pressured to “choose sides.” This framing is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Africa does not benefit from binary geopolitical thinking. Instead, the continent needs the freedom and strategic space…
Cameroon signs agreement with Chinese constructor to enhance professionalism in university
Cameroonian Minister of Higher Education Jacques Fame Ndongo (L) and Zhao Zongzhi, chief engineer of China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (CFHEC) display signed documents after the signing ceremony of a framework agreement for the MINESUP-CFHEC Professional Certification Program in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua) Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education on Tuesday signed a framework…
Xi Jinping Calls for Renewed and More Precise Fight Against Corruption. Can African governments borrow a leaf?
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated the Communist Party of China’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption, calling for renewed determination, innovation, and precision in anti-corruption efforts. Speaking at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), Xi emphasized that corruption remains one of the greatest threats to…
China-Africa ‘36-year new year tradition’ sets example for Global South cooperation
Illustration:Liu Rui/GT As the new year begins, a 36-year diplomatic tradition remains unbroken, bridging the vast distance between China and the African continent. On Wednesday, it was announced that Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho upon invitation from January…
Chinese FM says it’s opportune time for China, AU to enhance strategic mutual trust, cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that it is the opportune time for China and the African Union (AU) to enhance strategic mutual trust and deepen strategic cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in an interview with Chinese media after…
China, Africa usher in new chapter in civilizational dialogue
With the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges unfolding in 2026, China and Africa have ushered in a new chapter in civilizational dialogue, shaping shared development and future. CIVILIZATIONAL EXCHANGES SHAPE SHARED FUTURE The year will witness a series of cultural activities under the theme “Consolidate All-Weather Friendship, Pursue Shared Dream of Modernization,” aimed at deepening…
Sino–African Partnership: Shared Growth, Not One-Sided Dependency
By Gerald Mbanda Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Dar es Salaam on January 9, 2025 for a two-day visit to Tanzania. Image via Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Sino–African partnership is often misunderstood through the narrow lens of dependency. Critics portray Africa as a passive recipient and China as a dominant donor. This framing ignores…
China, South Africa call for closer South-South cooperation
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation on Saturday with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, calling for both countries to uphold multilateralism and strengthen South-South cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) on the…
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekanein Maseru, Lesotho, January 10, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on…