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 …
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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, …
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China-Zambia Textile Venture Begins Test Runs – A Milestone in Industrial Revival and Bilateral Economic Cooperation
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 …
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Ghana Bids Farewell to Ambassador Tong Defa as Ghana-China Partnership Marks Tangible Wins
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 …
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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 …
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Africa, China and the Battle for Green Energy Supply Chains: Inside the Strategic Minerals Race
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 …
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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 …
