Commentary: by Lawal Sale A ceremony to mark the completion and handover of the new headquarters complex of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took place in Abuja on the 28th of April, 2025, with dignitaries from China, Nigeria and West African States in attendance. The constructionContinue Reading
(Xinhua) — The newly completed headquarters complex of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja was handed over to the regional bloc Tuesday, marking a milestone in regional integration and China-Africa relations. The China-aided project, popularly known as the “Eye of West Africa,” centralizes operations ofContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador’s remarks at the Official Handover Ceremony of the China-aided ECOWAS Headquarter Building By H.E. Yu Dunhai The rainy season has arrived as promised, bringing with it a sense of renewal and vibrant vitality. In this season of joy and hope, we gather to celebrate the official handoverContinue Reading
— Explainer by Lawal Sale “There is no better mirror than a true friend,” says a popular African proverb This maxim is quite apt while assessing the long-existing China-Africa cooperation. This is because the partnership, which began more than seven decades ago, has been based on mutual respect and understanding.Continue Reading
Officials and experts from China and Africa have called for further deepening China-Africa collaboration in infrastructure development, with the private sector taking a leading role in narrowing the widening infrastructure gap in Africa. The call was made on Tuesday on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the China-AfricaContinue Reading
China’s upcoming zero-tariff policy on imports from African countries is expected to create new opportunities for small businesses and bolster job creation across the continent, according to young entrepreneurs and residents in Johannesburg. Xinhua spoke with members of the public in the city regarding the policy, which is setContinue Reading
Inside a classroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, the rhythmic sounds of Mandarin are punctuated by bursts of applause as a student finished singing a Chinese song, turning a routine lesson into a lively cultural moment. The activity at Zimgro Language Consultancy on Thursday is part of eventsContinue Reading
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference recently held in Cameroon, tariffs and market access once again became focal issues. During the meeting, trade ministers from African countries widely praised China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa, noting that it will help advance the continent’s industrialization. InContinue Reading
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo will pay a state visit to China from April 16 to 22, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Participants at the Gauteng Investment Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, have said China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries is expected to boost trade and economic growth across the continent. The policy will provide a major boost for local businesses and the broader African economy, Eustace Mashimbye, chief executive officerContinue Reading
