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UN chief calls on developed countries to contribute more to tackling climate change

Antonio Guterres asks countries to put a price on carbon, end subsidies for fossil fuels, ramp up investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure, stop the financing of coal and the building of new coal power plants, phase out coal by 2030 in the wealthiest countries and by 2040 everywhere …

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China makes full payment to UN budget

Chinese peacekeepers clear the ruins of the port explosions in Beirut, Lebanon, Sept 30, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] By LIU YINMENG in Los Angeles China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations on Tuesday announced that the country has paid in full its annual contributions and various assessments to the UN, demonstrating a …

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China-Africa co-operation moves forward

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 …

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East Africa Mourns the death of TZ President Magufuli

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 …

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A turning point for China and the world

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 …

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Africa’s global links deepened with BRI

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, …

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Tanzania’s economy grew the fastest in Africa in 2020, says Citi

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 …

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Africa’s universal health coverage agenda on course amid COVID-19 shocks: expert

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 …

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China Alumni and Assistant Professor J. Alexander Nuetah, among lecturers honored by the University of Liberia

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 …

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Africa: Take your future into your hands, fight or perish: Lessons from COVID-19.

“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 …

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