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Africa’s railways are becoming frontlines in a new geoeconomic contest. As China moves to revive the historic TAZARA railway linking Zambia and Tanzania, Western partners are backing alternative export routes …

In a landmark diplomatic engagement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on January 29, 2026, spotlighting a renewed push to strengthen economic and …

Africa’s presence in the G20 is historic, but presence alone will not change global power dynamics. Experts argue the next phase must focus on strategic alignment, coalition building, and partnerships …

Kenya has taken a bold step on the global trade stage. A preliminary duty-free trade deal with China is set to give Kenyan exporters zero-tariff access to over 98% of …

Ghana has signed two China-backed agreements to fast-track local electric vehicle (EV) assembly, marking a major leap in the country’s green industrial ambitions. The deals bring Chinese technology, skills training, …

A historic moment is unfolding in Zambia’s industrial landscape as the China-Zambia Mulungushi Textile joint venture begins test operations ahead of its full reopening later in 2026, marking a significant …

As Ghana bids farewell to China’s outgoing Ambassador, H.E. Tong Defa, the scorecard speaks volumes. From US$60 million in grant-funded infrastructure projects to expanded scholarships, zero-tariff trade arrangements, and joint …

Ghana is deepening its 66-year partnership with China by placing fisheries and aquaculture at the heart of its economic transformation. High-level talks between Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries & Aquaculture and …

Africa is no longer just a supplier of raw materials; it is fast becoming the gatekeeper of the global green energy transition. From cobalt in the DRC to lithium in …