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African Nations Discuss UN Security Council Reform in Libya

CGTN The 14th ministerial meeting of the African Committee of Ten (C-10) on UN Security Council reform officially started on Sunday in the…

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CHINA-AFRICA

China, Botswana Establish Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership

During their talks in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko announced the elevation of bilateral relations…

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CHINA-AFRICA

Xi Meets Togo’s President of Council of Ministers, Elevating Bilateral Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Council of Ministers of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé in Beijing on Tuesday, during…

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OPINION

Telecoms and the Nation’s Power Grid

By Okoh Aihe A small discussion with telecom industry personality, Engr Gbenga Adebayo, stirred something bigger in me that pushed me down memory…

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WORLD FOCUS

Global Poverty Index Rises for First Time Since its 2010 Creation

AFP A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time since its creation in 2010, bringing the number of people affected…

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Telecom & Digital Tech

NCC Marks 2026 Customer Service Week, Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence

By our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday commemorated the 2026 Customer Service Week in Abuja, with a renewed call for…

Lawal SaleOctober 12, 20263 min read

Focus On China

China Takes Countermeasures Against Officials of Belize and Paraguay for Egregious Actions Related to Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday announced countermeasures against Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and Paraguay’s Minister of Information and Communication Technologies Gustavo Villate,…

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Defense & Security

US State Department Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ at Major Airports in Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department on Sunday urged “extreme caution” at all major airports in Saudi Arabia, following attacks on King Khalid International Airport…

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

How Belt and Road Rail Links Redefine Globalization for Landlocked Nations

By Lawal SaleOctober 12, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Interview: Botswana Aims to Strengthen, Deepen Ties with China, says Botswanan President

By Lawal SaleOctober 12, 2026

Focus On China

Xinhua Headlines: Where the Long March Began, China’s new Journey Unfolds

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

AI & New Energy

AI-Enabled Spending Fuels China’s Holiday Economy

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

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Global South

Xinhua Headlines: 90 Years on, Long March Spirit Endures in China, Resonates Beyond Borders

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

Taiwan Leader’s Speech Exposes Him as Threat to Peace – Mainland Defense Spokesperson

October 11, 2026

Mainland Experts say Taiwan Leader’s Speech Shows Separatist Agenda Unchanged, Undiminished

October 11, 2026

12 Killed, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport as Houthis, Saudi Arabia Trade Strikes

October 11, 2026

Global Experts Hail BRI as Critical Bridge Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

October 11, 2026

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Chinese Envoy Urges the Media to Uphold One-China Principle in Taiwan Coverage

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Focus On China

China’s Railways See Holiday Return Peak Amid Vibrant Tourism Market

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Focus On China

Brewing New Trails, Yunnan Coffee Carries Chinese Aroma Across Asia-Pacific

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Focus On China

China Firmly Opposes U.S. Arms Sales to China’s Taiwan Region – Spokesperson

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Focus On China

Chinese Celebrate 77 Years of People’s Republic, Advance Modernization with Confidence

Lawal SaleOctober 2, 20266 min read

Focus On China

China’s Progress Hailed Across Globe

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Focus On China

China Honors 50 Foreign Experts with Friendship Award

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Focus On China

Xi Calls for Firm Confidence, Solid Steps for China’s National Rejuvenation

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Business & Economy

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Hong Kong Retains Position as World’s Freest Economy – Report

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

Business & Economy

World Bank Forecasts Vietnam’s GDP Growth at 7.4 pct in 2026

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

Business & Economy

Global Businesses Eye Opportunities as China Import Expo Nears

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

Business & Economy

Kenya Seeks China’s Development Lessons as it Plans Post-2030 Agenda

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

Business & Economy

Obasanjo Joins Ruto, Museveni others to Flag off $16bn Dangote Refinery in Kenya

By Lawal SaleOctober 1, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

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CHINA-AFRICA

China Becomes S. Africa’s Largest Trading Partner in Manufactured Goods — SARB

By Lawal SaleOctober 10, 2026

China Extends 2 mln USD Grant to Kenya for Ebola Preparedness, Drought Relief

October 9, 2026

China’s Zero-Tariff Scheme Boosts South African Commodity Exports via Port of Ngqura

September 30, 2026

China-Africa Cooperation in Vocational Education Builds Skills, Opens Opportunities

September 21, 2026

Zero-Tariff Policy to Fuel Egypt’s Trade Expansion

September 3, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

BRI Project Wins Multiple Sustainable Development Awards in Indonesia

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

Three Times in the People’s Daily: How the BRI has Shaped an Egyptian Life Over 14 years

By Lawal SaleOctober 1, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

Nigerian Analyst: Global South Pins High Hopes on BRICS’s ‘China Year

By Lawal SaleSeptember 14, 2026

DIPLOMACY

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DIPLOMACY

Botswana’s President to Visit China

By Lawal SaleOctober 9, 2026

DIPLOMACY

28 Countries Call for End to Unilateral Coercive Measures at UN

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

DIPLOMACY

Eritrea Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ethiopia

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

DIPLOMACY

UN Security Council Holds 4th Straw Poll on Secretary-General Candidates

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

DIPLOMACY

Italy-China Ties Positive, AI Cooperation Important, says Italian Deputy PM

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

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WORLD FOCUS

Trump Picks Commentator Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary

Lawal SaleOctober 10, 20261 min read

WORLD FOCUS

Up to 500 French Schools to be Totally or Partly Closed Monday – Minister

Lawal SaleOctober 5, 20262 min read

WORLD FOCUS

S. Korean President Rules out Troop Deployment for Engaging in War in Strait of Hormuz

Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 20261 min read

WORLD FOCUS

UN Experts Establish Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran strikes

Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 20265 min read

WORLD FOCUS

8 Countries Welcome Britain’s Ban on Imports from Israeli Settlements

Lawal SaleSeptember 10, 20261 min read

WORLD FOCUS

Maduro Urges U.S. Judge to Dismiss Charges

Lawal SaleSeptember 3, 20261 min read

WORLD FOCUS

Global Consequences: How US Sanctions on Iran Could Spread Risks and Costs Worldwide

Lawal SaleAugust 26, 20264 min read

WORLD FOCUS

Russia Warns Britain of ‘Consequences’ for Supplying Drones to Ukraine

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Chinese Envoy Blasts US Obsession with Absolute Strategic Advantages at UNGA

By Lawal SaleOctober 9, 2026

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S. Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine

By Lawal SaleOctober 8, 2026

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Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem, Orders Departure of 20 Diplomats

By Lawal SaleOctober 8, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Group of Friends of Global Governance Calls for Respect for Int’l Rule of Law

By Lawal SaleOctober 8, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Spanish PM Calls Early General Election in November

By Lawal SaleOctober 6, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

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XI IN FOCUS

US, Denmark, Greenland Sign Deal to Expand US Military Presence in Greenland

By Lawal SaleSeptember 23, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xi’s US Visit to Boost Prospects of Ties

By Lawal SaleSeptember 23, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xi highlights Sino-US Youth Ties Before Visit

By Lawal SaleSeptember 22, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

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DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

Trump, AI CEOs Sign Voluntary Safety Pact, Back Data Center Expansion

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

China’s World Internet Conference Summit to Focus on Open-Source AI

September 29, 2026

Radda Approves Joint NCC-MTN Committee on Digital Infrastructure Development in Katsina

September 18, 2026

NCC Unveils Zero-Rated Digital Learning Initiative

September 12, 2026

NCC Strengthens Type Approval Compliance for SIM-Enabled Devices in Nigeria

September 11, 2026

Global South

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Global South

Universities Help Foster Sino-African Digital Ties

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Global South

Brazil’s Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro Head to Presidential Runoff

Lawal SaleOctober 5, 20262 min read

Global South

Global South Forum Backs AI-Driven Modernization

Lawal SaleOctober 2, 20262 min read

Global South

China-Russia Cross-Border Ropeway Passes Inspection

Lawal SaleSeptember 28, 20264 min read

Global South

In Pictures: Global Development Initiative @ 5: Making Steady Progress and Real impact

Lawal SaleJuly 30, 20261 min read

Global South

China Inaugurates Global Civilization Institute

Lawal SaleJuly 22, 20261 min read

Global South

Global South Seeks Seat at AI Governance Table, not Just as a Consumer

Lawal SaleJuly 19, 20262 min read

Global South

Xi Meets Kazakh President in Shanghai

Lawal SaleJuly 16, 20261 min read

CHINA/US SUMMIT

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CHINA/US SUMMIT

China, US Reach Consensus on Eight Outcomes in Xi’s Visit

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Public’s View of China Improving in the US

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Xinhua Headlines: Xi-Trump Summit Provides New Strategic Guidance for China-U.S. Ties

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

China, U.S. Agree on Constructive Strategic Stability Based on Respect, Fairness and Reciprocity

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Xi Wraps up State Visit to US

By Lawal SaleSeptember 26, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

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AFRICA FOCUS

AU-Mandated Africa Credit Rating Agency Officially Launched in Mauritius

By Lawal SaleOctober 8, 2026

Ghana to Submit Formal Application for BRICS Membership — Foreign Ministry

October 7, 2026

Abiy Begins New Term as Ethiopia Stresses Stability, Regional Cooperation

October 7, 2026

Ethiopia Forms New Gov’t as Abiy Ahmed Reappointed PM

October 6, 2026

Ethiopia and Djibouti to Build Petroleum Pipeline with Support of Dangote

September 24, 2026

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

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COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Eighty-Five Years on, the Spirit of the Flying Tigers Continues to Inspire China-U.S. Friendship

Lawal SaleSeptember 29, 20265 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

A century-old Bond Between an American Family and NW China’s Qinghai

Lawal SaleSeptember 29, 20267 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

BRICS’s “China Year” as Game Changer for the Global South

Lawal SaleSeptember 17, 20269 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

GGI AT 1: DESPITE GLOBAL TURBULENCE, MULTIPOLAR WORLD PREVAILS

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COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

People-to-People Exchanges Enduring Bridge

Lawal SaleAugust 26, 20264 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Green Computing Drives China’s Digital Future as Horinger New Area Enters ‘Millisecond Computing Circle’

Lawal SaleAugust 21, 20262 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Inside China’s First Quantum-Powered Demonstration Substation

Lawal SaleAugust 21, 20265 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

How Shanghai Powers the World’s Fastest Port Operations?

Lawal SaleAugust 21, 20264 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

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NIGERIA UPDATE

Nigeria Declares 3-day Mourning for 32 Military Personnel Killed in Plane Crash

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG, Lagos Deepen Partnership to Improve Electricity Reliability in State

By Lawal SaleOctober 6, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG Moves to Operationalise 112 National Emergency Number

By Lawal SaleSeptember 8, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

Tegbe Highlights Nigeria’s Power Sector Reform at 50th Middle East Energy Leadership Summit

By Lawal SaleSeptember 2, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

DEMOGRAPHY, DESTINY AND DISORDER; A Malthusian-Ricardian Reply to Nigeria’s Population, Land and Urban Planning Question

By Lawal SaleAugust 31, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Nigerian Vice President to lead Country’s Delegation at Russia–Africa Summit

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Africa Summit to Define New Areas of Partnership in Future – Official

By Lawal SaleOctober 3, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Bases its Engagement with Africa on Shared Development — Putin

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

West Pressuring African Countries to Prevent Participation in Summit — Russian Foreign Ministry

By Lawal SaleOctober 1, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Preparations for Russia–Africa Summit in Full Swing – Zakharova

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

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NIGERIA-CHINA

Nigeria Felicitates China on National Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Partnership

Lawal SaleOctober 1, 20262 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

Chinese Embassy in Abuja Marks 77th Anniversary of PRC, 55 Years of Nigeria-China Relations

Lawal SaleSeptember 24, 20262 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

Nigeria, Chinese Firms Deepen Partnership on Power Generation, Transmission

Lawal SaleSeptember 11, 20262 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

Food Diplomacy: China, Nigeria Deepen Cultural, People-to-People Ties

Lawal SaleAugust 28, 20263 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

Investment In Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare Key To Tackling Poverty – Chinese Envoy

Lawal SaleAugust 26, 20263 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

China Pledges RMB 200m Grant to Support Nigeria’s Development Projects

Lawal SaleAugust 13, 20263 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

Nigeria, China Deepen Creative Partnership with Film, Digital Media Cooperation

Lawal SaleAugust 8, 20263 min read

NIGERIA-CHINA

CCECC Begins Construction on Collector Road CO1 in Abuja

Lawal SaleJuly 29, 20262 min read

RUSSIA & EURASIA

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RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia Warns Lithuania Against Possible NATO Base, Nuclear Weapons Deployment

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

Russia Thwarts Over 100 mln Cyber Threats During State Duma Elections — Official

September 21, 2026

Russia’s Easternmost Regions Begin Voting for 9th State Duma

September 18, 2026

Explainer: The Story Behind Russia Day and the Significance of 12 June

June 12, 2026

Russia’s Flagship Economic Forum Opens in St. Petersburg

June 4, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

China Advances Ecological Governance Under the Rule of Law

By Lawal SaleAugust 27, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Beijing Designated as UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029

By Lawal SaleAugust 6, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

BRI Injects Impetus into Green Transition Efforts

By Lawal SaleAugust 6, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Moscow Records Heaviest Snowfall in Over 200 Years

By Lawal SaleJanuary 30, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Ethiopia to Host COP 32 Climate Summit in 2027

By Lawal SaleNovember 17, 2025

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CHINESE INITIATIVES

GDI at Five: Advancing Global Development, Solidarity and Shared Prosperity

By Lawal SaleOctober 10, 2026

VIEWPOINT: by Lawal Sale I have been following the progress of President Xi Jinping's first out of the now "four initiatives", the Global…

Education & Culture

China Confirms Nomination for WHO Chief

By Lawal SaleOctober 8, 2026

China's nomination of Dr Song Li for director-general of the World Health Organization underscores "China's firm support for multilateralism and the WHO," Foreign…

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease, with the patient having died in Nairobi, the country's capital, after travelling…

Defense & Security

African Defense Chiefs Meet in Uganda to Address Emerging Security Threats

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

A four-day conference of African defense chiefs opened here Monday to discuss ways to strengthen African countries' responses to emerging and non-traditional security…

OPINION

Time for Digital Connectivity?

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

By Okoh Aihe The way forward looks much clearer now. This is no time for semantics and big talks or even prevarications and…

TOURASIM AND LEISURE

China’s Island Province Hainan Offers Diverse Tourism Experiences to Holidaymakers

By Lawal SaleOctober 6, 2026

China's southernmost province of Hainan has more to offer than beaches and coconut trees. During the first National Day holiday since the launch…

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