In a major shift in global investment flows, Africa emerged as the top destination for China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, attracting an estimated $39 billion in contracts and …
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China has cemented its place among Zimbabwe’s top three trading partners in 2025, underscoring the growing strength of bilateral commerce. Rising exports in agriculture and minerals, alongside deeper cooperation under …
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Angola has taken a decisive step toward industrialisation with the inauguration of a Chinese-invested electrolytic aluminium plant in Barra do Dande. The project signals a shift beyond oil, strengthening China–Angola …
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Why China’s Wang Yi Made Africa His First Stop in 2026 – And What Was Really Discussed
For the 36th consecutive year, China’s top diplomat began the new year in Africa and this time, the conversations went far beyond tradition. From Addis Ababa to Maseru, Wang Yi’s …
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A new global survey across 48 countries reveals a clear trend in Africa’s public opinion: China is increasingly viewed as a trusted development partner, outperforming the United States in overall …
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Africa–China Relations in 2026: Seven Shifts That Will Redefine the Partnership
As Africa and China enter 2026, their relationship is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation. Long characterised by infrastructure loans, extractive trade, and high-level summits, Africa–China cooperation is evolving into …
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Africa-China economic ties just gained fresh financial muscle. Ecobank Group and Bank of China have strengthened their long-standing partnership to expand trade finance, RMB settlement, and cross-border payment solutions – …
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A new group of Ethiopian female entrepreneurs has completed a China-supported business training program, gaining practical skills in entrepreneurship, financial management, and digital innovation. The initiative reflects growing China-Ethiopia cooperation …
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China and Zimbabwe Forge Power Equipment Manufacturing Partnership to Strengthen Energy Sector
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has green-lit a strategic public-private partnership with a Chinese firm that marks a significant step toward boosting local industrial capacity in the energy sector. Under the approved deal, …
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Kenya’s industrial base is set for a major upgrade as Chinese and Kenyan firms seal a $250 million partnership to expand cement production. The deal promises new jobs, technology transfer, …
