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S. Africa to “take commercial break” from G20 activities during U.S. presidency: spokesperson
South Africa said Thursday that it will temporarily step back from the Group of 20 (G20) activities, after the United States, the new rotating presidency, confirmed it would not invite Pretoria to participate. “For now, we will take a commercial break until we resume normal programming,” Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa,…
China’s zero-tariff policy opens new doors for Ugandan coffee exports: entrepreneur
A man makes coffee at the African Coffee Park in western Ugandan district of Ntungamo on Nov. 28, 2025. (Photo by Ronald Ssekandi/Xinhua) China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua. Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group,…
Why French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China matters
By Staff writer French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, for a three day state visit Wednesday for a state visit. He was welcomed by welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Macron’s visit to China comes at a critical moment for Europe, China,…
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…
Kenya holds forum on 5th volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China”
Hassan Omar Hassan, the secretary-general of the United Democratic Alliance of Kenya, speaks at a forum on the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Dec. 1, 2025. A forum on the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance…
China’s Health-First Strategy: Practical Lessons for Increasing Elderly Life Expectancy
By staff writer As China enters a new stage of demographic transformation, increasing the life expectancy and improving the overall health of its elderly population has become both an urgent task and a long-term national strategy. By 2030, China aims to raise its average life expectancy to 80 years—one year longer than in 2024—and achieve…
Art exhibition traces TAZARA legacy, China-Africa friendship
Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism AshatuKijaji (3rd L), Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian(4th R), and other guests pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony of an art exhibition titled “Shoulder to Shoulder on the Same Path” held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman) An art exhibition has opened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,…
Rwanda Cabinet approves reforms on transport, currency, climate
Rwanda’s Cabinet has approved a broad package of reforms spanning public transport, monetary policy, and climate action, according to a communique issued Friday by the Office of the Prime Minister. The Ministry of Infrastructure will roll out a modernized public transport model in the capital, Kigali, this December to improve reliability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability,…
What Africa Can Learn from China’s “Holding the Rice Bowl Firmly” Approach to Food Security
By Gerald Mbanda Food security remains one of Africa’s most pressing development priorities. China, by contrast, has managed to maintain food sovereignty for its population of 1.4 billion people. According to China’s National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the country has sustained food security over the past five years, consistently producing more than 650 million tonnes of…
China’s Rapid Rise in Artificial Intelligence: A New Chapter in Global Innovation
By Staff Writer Over the past decade, China has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic centers of artificial intelligence (AI) research, deployment, and industrialization. Through a combination of long-term planning, large-scale investment, and a rapidly expanding technology ecosystem, the country has positioned itself as a major force shaping the global AI landscape. As…