Opinions

By Zhongyi Zhao Strengthening unity and co-operation with African countries has always been an important cornerstone of China’s independent and peaceful foreign policy, and it is China’s long-term firm strategic choice. No matter how the international situation changes, China has always been united with African countries and moved forward hand in …

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 …

Aerial photo of the automatic dock of the Qingdao port in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. [Photo/Xinhua] The annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), commonly known as the “two sessions,” is China’s most important annual political event. However, this year’s …

The Chinese-built Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway. (Photo: Skilla1st) The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative is deepening African nations’ integration into the global economy and improving people’s livelihoods, a Nairobi-based policy observer said. The initiative, which helps countries develop economy-boosting infrastructure, has taken Africa further into a global community through investment, trade, …

Tanzania is likely to emerge in the coming months as the fastest growing economy in Africa in 2020. This projection is based on data collected by Citi Researchers for Q3, 2020 which puts Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 4.8% in 2020. “In part, this reflects that the country …

The quest to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa has gained momentum despite COVID-19 related disruptions, an expert said. Rispah Walumbe, Health Policy Advisor at Nairobi-based Amref Health Africa said the continent has prioritized expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare services to all citizens as a means to …

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, the University of Liberia recognized outstanding accomplishments mainly centred on publications done by the University Professors and instructors while celebrating the 101st commencement. Among the 31 honorees, included  Assistant Professor J. Alexander Nuetah, Ph.D. who is a China alumni having graduated from the China Agricultural …

“Global vaccine apartheid is unfolding. People’s lives must come before profit” screamed a headline blog by the head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima. Ms Byanyima is challenging the ideals on which post World War II was founded on. Promote western capitalists ideals. Sorry my sister you are right, profit come before …

The COVID-19 pandemic, affecting all countries, has underscored both the way China addresses a global challenge and its vision for a better world. As the first major country to have effectively contained the virus and the only major economy to register positive growth last year, China has been at the forefront …

The Parliament of Rwanda has called upon the European Parliament to annul the resolution it adopted regarding Paul Rusesabagina’s case which was passed on February 11, describing it as an affront to Rwanda’s sovereignty and interfering with its judiciary. Rusesabagina faces various charges including terrorism, arson, and murder that he is alleged to have committed …