By: Mweusi Karake In an ancient Greek folklore, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that regularly regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and …

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made it clear in his remarks at the reception commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Nov 12 that China is ready to work with Africa on a framework of strategic cooperation on climate change to jointly …

By: Mweusi Karake According to the African Union schedule, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will commence trading on the 1st of January 2021. As per the press release from the African Union released on Sunday 6th December 2020, the Heads of State and Government have underscored the urgent …

China is prepared to assist countries in Africa launch a continental free trade and investment platform, drawing on its international trade experience, a senior Chinese official said in Nairobi on Sunday. Chang Hao, deputy director-general at the International Cooperation Centre of China’s National Development and Reform Commission (ICC-NDRC), said that …

Kenya should encourage small-holder farmers to embrace nature-based food production systems that guarantee food security and climate resilience amid shocks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists said. Mary Nyasimi, executive director of Nairobi-based Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation for a Sustainable Africa, said that ecologically friendly agricultural practices have the potential …

There will always be differences between China and the United States, but none of those justify confrontation and war, cold or hot, Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in Washington on Thursday in his first comments on bilateral relations after Joe Biden became president-elect. Cui, who has been …

The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have announced the launch of a new alliance to guide action on misleading information about the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. MatshidisoMoeti, WHO regional director for Africa said the launch of Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA), will boost efforts to eradicate rampant disinformation that …

Wang Yi, a special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Friday put forward four-point proposals to help Africa pull through difficulties as COVID-19 pandemic deeply affects the politics and economic and social development of African countries. Wang made the remarks at a high-level meeting on cooperation between the United Nations …

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Friday showed photos of the first Chinese national flag on the moon. The photo was taken with the flag on board the Chang’e-5 lander vehicle before the ascender blasted off from the moon, marking another proud, inspiring moment in the memories of the …

China’s efforts to alleviate poverty over the last few decades are praiseworthy and set a good example for other countries, a South African expert told Xinhua recently. “Their goal of poverty reduction is outstanding, an excellent approach,” said Garth Shelton, associate professor at the University of the Witwatersrand who wrote …