Nyesom Wike (C), minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), lights up a sample solar streetlight during the launch ceremony of the “Light Up Abuja” project in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 2, 2025. (CCECC/Handout via Xinhua) Two Chinese construction firms, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and CGCOC Group Co., Ltd., have officially broken ground…
Credit: @ Mike Urinzwenimana By Staff writer Rwanda, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies,on Friday, launched phase II of Rwanda Smart Education at Kagarama secondary school in Kicukirodistrict on the outskirts of Kigali city. Phase II of the project will connect additional 2,500 schools, establish 100 smart classrooms as well as putting up a national education cloud platform, which will…
Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo lauded China’s transformative development journey and reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties, including support for the one-China policy. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on…
African leaders on Monday emphasized the need to redefine the continent’s role in global climate action, positioning it as a crucial player in shaping the future climate economy. They made the call during the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa from Monday to Wednesday under the theme “Accelerating…
As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown — the first time in nearly seven years — the confrontation between President Donald Trump’s administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown…
By Wilfred Ndhlovu Against the backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, Africa’s pursuit of equitable development partnerships has never been more critical. The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in Yokohama in August 2025, was hailed by Japan as a milestone for Africa-Japan cooperation—but it ultimately laid bare the gap between rhetoric and…
Cape Verde and China have signed an agreement on financing for the third phase of the “Safe City” project, which aims to establish new command centers in different Cape Verdean cities. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. In the third phase, the command and data centers in Praia…
Kenyan President William Ruto (C) attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the China-Kenya International Commerce Center in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 1, 2025. Ruto on Wednesday launched the construction of the five-billion-shillings (about 38.7 million U.S. dollars) China-Kenya International Commerce Center, a project designed to strengthen Sino-Kenyan trade and investment. According to Ruto, the facility will…
By Staff writer In a significant move reflecting its commitment to international cooperation and shared development, China has introduced the new K visa, aimed at attracting high-level science and technology talent from around the world. This policy not only reaffirms China’s openness to global collaboration but also serves as a practical step toward realizing its…
By Gerald Mbanda As China marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, President Xi Jinping’sNational Day message has called on the Chinese people to continue advancing the country’s modernization. The appeal resonates deeply at a time when China stands at a critical juncture—reflecting on its remarkable achievements while navigating the complexities of…