In the dynamic landscape of Sino-Africa relations, the year 2024 unfolds as a pivotal chapter, marked by the impending 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) due to take place in Beijing. FOCAC 2024 signifies not only a renewed commitment to enhancing collaboration between China and Africa but also a year of looking ahead, where the outcomes of various initiatives in the Africa-China space is expected to come under review and the way forward discussed.
Amidst this pivotal event, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently concluded his first annual visit to Africa as part of the established tradition. Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit marks the 34th consecutive year that the continent has been the chosen destination for China’s ministers first overseas visit.
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Author: Mercy Tedeky, Research Associate, ACCPA / mercyt@africachinacentre.org
