China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua. Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group, which owns the African Coffee Park in Uganda’s western district of Ntungamo, saidContinue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that it is the opportune time for China and the African Union (AU) to enhance strategic mutual trust and deepen strategic cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks inContinue Reading
By – Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim It is a diplomatic mantra and a slogan of Nigeria’s foreign policy posture, to see Africa as a point of depaerture since 1960’s. This was summoned by the impediments of the attainment of nationhood, sovereignty and self-governance which most African territories cherished but lacked,Continue Reading
By LIU JIANQIAO | President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Washington must “own” Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, triggering concern and criticism among its European allies. Experts said the remarks highlighted a strategic dilemma facing the European Union in managing its relations with the US and riskContinue Reading
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Latin American countries are all sovereign and independent countries, and they have every right to independently choose their own cooperation partners. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing, in response to recent reports saying U.S. PresidentContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, an official statement noted on Monday. Jing Quan was appointed ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, replacing Huang Xilian. Shen Bo wasContinue Reading
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership. During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spokeContinue Reading
Commentary – by Lawal Sale Since 1991, for 36 consecutive years, Chinese leadership has continued its traditional diplomacy of prioritizing Africa by delegating its top diplomat and the country’s foreign affairs minister to visit Africa at the beginning of every year. The unwavering commitment to Africa is unparalleled by anyContinue Reading
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement, the institute said the decision to award a NobelContinue Reading
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu. The state-owned airline got the contract to design the four-runway airport in the town located around 45 km (28Continue Reading
