Editorial

By Gerald Mbanda African countries have rejected to join western countries that blame China on the alleged mistreatment of the Muslim Uyghur population in the north-western region of Xinjiang. They have also rejected to sign up to UN rebukes of China’s alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang, Hong Kong or …

By Africa China Review Reporter On Monday 26th the Rwanda President Paul Kagame who is also the commander in chief of the Rwandan armed forces commissioned 721 junior officers at the rank of 2nd Lieutenant who had completed the military course and training. Among the officers commissioned 74 were female. …

By Gerald Mbanda A plan by Japan to release millions of tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean is shocking and should be condemned worldwide. The act is not only an environmental pollution issue, but also puts the lives of the global community in danger of possible genetic mutation …

By Gerald Mbanda China and US officials met in the city of Anchorage in Alaska in the first high level meeting between the two countries since the new government of President Joe Biden came to power. China was represented by the Foreign Minister Wang Yi and foreign policy official Yang …

President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania has died. The Vice President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan announced Wednesday the death of Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli. The passing of President Magufuli was mourned by East Africans after days of absence from public and speculations about his health. The Vice …

As the world begins vaccination against COVID-19 western countries have been exposed as selfish refusing to avail vaccines to poor countries, but instead hoarding more than they actually need to use. “The COVID-19 roll out Has exposed the moral bankruptcy and structural privilege of Western nations,” some analysts have observed.  …

Sportsmanship is the winner: Spanish runner Ivan Fernandez Anaya guiding Kenyan racer Abel Mutai to victory in the December 2012 cross-country race at Burlada, Navarre, Spain. Carlos Arribas / El País Madrid 19 Dec 2012 – 21:29 CET ampliar foto BY Gerald MBANDA On 27, January 2021, the Chinese Ambassador …

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which officially came into place on 1st January 2021, will if implemented; be one of the largest trading blocs in the world. I am aware that my usage of “if” sounds pessimist, but as they say “once bitten twice shy”. I grew up …

By Africa-China Review Reporter The Rwanda President Paul Kagame on Wednesday,  responded to a number of issues regarding China engagement with Africa and the relationship between Africa and the US. The Rwanda President was speaking at a virtual engagement with Hoover Institution for a conversation on nation-building, leadership and US-Africa …

The African Heads of States and Governments pose during African Union (AU) Summit for the agreement to establish the African Continental Free Trade Area in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images) African countries opened their markets on 1st January …