RUSSIA/AFRICA
Putin Submits Russia–Burkina Faso Relations Agreement for Ratification
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted an agreement on the foundations of relations between Russia and Burkina Faso to the State Duma for…
Author: Lawal Sale
Focus On China
China Honors 50 Foreign Experts with Friendship Award
Xinhua China on Wednesday honored 50 foreign experts with the 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award for their outstanding contributions to the country's development.…
Focus On China
Xi Calls for Firm Confidence, Solid Steps for China’s National Rejuvenation
Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and take solid steps to achieve…
Telecom & Digital Tech
NCC Calls for Data-Driven Investment to Bridge Nigeria’s Digital Gaps
By our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and industry stakeholders have called for increased investment in digital infrastructure to bridge connectivity gaps…
AI & New Energy
Trump, AI CEOs Sign Voluntary Safety Pact, Back Data Center Expansion
CGTN US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid…
DIPLOMACY
UN Security Council Holds 4th Straw Poll on Secretary-General Candidates
CGTN The UN Security Council on Tuesday held its fourth straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general. "The fourth round…
CHINA-AFRICA
China’s Zero-Tariff Scheme Boosts South African Commodity Exports via Port of Ngqura
China's zero-tariff policy for qualifying South African exports has significantly driven demand for dry bulk commodities moving through South Africa's deep-water Port of…
DIPLOMACY
Italy-China Ties Positive, AI Cooperation Important, says Italian Deputy PM
Relations between Italy and China are "very positive," and the bilateral relationship is "excellent, constructive and dynamic," Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister…
DIPLOMACY
UN Chief Calls for Nuclear Disarmament Efforts
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for efforts to forge a new path toward a world free of nuclear weapons. Nuclear disarmament…
AI & New Energy
Central Asian Countries Discuss Common Digital Economy and AI Rules
Representatives of Central Asian business associations, IT companies, experts and government bodies gathered in Astana on Sept. 28 to discuss proposals to make…