The delinquent superpower, the United States of America and the African reality

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The U.S. unilateral decision to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa is a dangerous manifestation of an “America First” foreign policy that habitually substitutes verifiable facts with politically convenient fiction. It’s justification rests on the supposedly grave situation involving the “killing and slaughtering” of Afrikaners and illegal land confiscation in…

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China Marks Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day, Condemns Japanese Militarist Aggression amid Fresh Diplomatic Tensions

By Staff writer  Children are seen at the memorial site on Dec 13, 2025. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn] On Saturday December 13, China commemorated the 12th National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. In the winter of 1937-1938, invading Japanese troops brutally massacred 300,000Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. Bitter historical truth is remembered so that it…

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The Straight Trees of China: A Story of Environmental Protection and Large-Scale Afforestation

By Gerald Mbanda When I traveled across China, one of the most striking sights I encountered was not its modern skylines or high-speed trains, but something far simpler: trees—millions of them, young and old—standing in disciplined rows, many carefully supported by wooden frames to ensure they grew perfectly straight. It was a quiet but powerful…

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Sierra Leone’s Freetown to deepen trade, culture cooperation with China’s Hefei

Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Hefei, the capital of east China’s Anhui Province, during a meeting on Friday. The meeting was held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, and Zheng Hong, vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. During the discussions,…

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A Case for a Xi Jinping Global Peace Institute

By Gerald Mbanda As China under president Xi Jinping continues to advocate for peace at a time several regions of the world are facing wars and political tensions, the Chinese president’s approach to international relationshas gained global recognition.  His ideas and diplomatic initiatives have contributed significantly to global stability and dialogue. In this context, I wish to say that it is the right time to…

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Seminar held at AU, calling for deeper China-Africa cooperation to build common security

This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows a high-level seminar held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Chinese, African Union (AU), and United Nations (UN) officials have called for further deepening China-Africa cooperation to build peace and common security in Africa and beyond. The appeal came at the seminar here on Thursday, discussing…

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China–Africa Cooperation Enters a New Phase with TAZARA Revitalization

By Staff Writer The Chinese Premier Li Qiang alongside Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema and Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi attended ground breaking ceremony fot TAZARA revitalization in Lusaka-Zambia on November 20, 2025(Xinhua) China–Africa cooperation is entering a significant new phase as revitalization efforts begin on the historic Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line. Chinese premier was…

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Africa Benefitting from China’s Expanding Green Energy Cooperation

By Gerald Mbanda  The Garissa Solar Power Plant in northeastern Kenya. In Garissa-Kenya, the cooperation between the government of Kenya and the China government, realized the installation of one of Africa’s biggest solar power plants. China is the world-leading country in production of cheap solar panels and this makes the country Africa’s number one choice. The Garissaproject is helping Kenya…

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Chinese experts drive integrated farming, transforming rural livelihoods in Ethiopia

This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2025 in Godino Jitu Village, Ethiopia, shows a tractor donated by the Chinese agricultural expert team. (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang) Asnakech Sitotaw recalls the difficult days when her small plot in remote central Ethiopia barely produced enough food. Today, thanks to the support of Chinese agricultural experts, the single mother of five celebrates a life transformed. Sitotaw’s homestead…

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