Africa China Review

Chinese-funded green fertilizer plant breaks ground in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a Chinese-funded green fertilizer project held in Nakuru County, Kenya on Nov. 3, 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday in Nakuru County, west-central Kenya, marking a major step toward sustainably boosting the country’s agricultural productivity. (Xinhua/Li Yahui) The groundbreaking ceremony for a Chinese-funded green fertilizer project was held Monday in NakuruCounty,…

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Ethiopian coffee producers seek wider Chinese market through CIIE in Shanghai

Ethiopian coffee exporters are fine-tuning their preparations to further promote the country’s prized coffee exports at the upcoming eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), aiming to expand their presence in the world’s second-largest economy. Awo Coffee, a rapidly growing producer and exporter, is one such company eager to leverage the vast platform of the upcoming CIIE,…

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Ethiopian runners crowned in Beijing Marathon, record number of participants break 3-hour barrier

A record over 4,700 runners completed the 2025 Beijing Marathon within three hours on Sunday, while Ethiopia’s Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Anchinalu DessieGenaneh won the men’s and the women’s events respectively. Hayle clocked 2 hours, 8 minutes and 10 seconds to defend his title, which was more than one minute faster than his last year’s performance.. His compatriot Desalegn Girma Debel finished second, followed by DPR Korea’s…

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Sports Tourism strengthens bonds between China and Africa’s Youth

By Gerald Mbanda Participants compete during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) Sports have increasingly become a bridge connecting people, nations, and cultures across the globe. Among the various forms of cultural exchange, sports tourismhas emerged as a significant platform promoting understanding and friendship. The recent Beijing Marathon, which brought…

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Botswana minister hails Chinese medical team, charity group for boosting community health

Members of the 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana (rear) are pictured during a joint medical outreach and specialist consultation program for elderly residents at MokolodiVillage, about 18 km southwest of Gaborone, Botswana, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) Botswana’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana on Saturday commended the 17th batch of the…

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Xi extends congratulations to Egyptian president on Grand Egyptian Museum opening

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. In the message, Xi extended his sincere congratulations to Sisi and the Egyptian people on the occasion of the opening of the museum. Xi expressed his belief that the Grand Egyptian Museum will leave a…

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Building Bridges: The Promise of Renewed U.S.–China Relations

By Gerald Mbanda In an era marked by global uncertainty, few relationships are as consequential as that between the United States and China. As the worlds two largest economies and most influential powers, the tone of their engagement affects not only bilateral trade and diplomacy but also global stability, technology, and climate policy. The recent meeting between…

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