Africa Matters

A Bright Future for Africa at the FOCAC Summit

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The recently concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, chaired by African Heads of State and delegations from across the continent, was hailed as a success. Chinese President Xi Jinping called it a “stellar example,” highlighting the progress made during the summit. President Xi committed to implementing ten…

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Transforming Africa’s Infrastructure and Beyond: FOCAC 2024 Marks a New Era

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) approaches, Beijing prepares to host a crucial gathering from September 4 to 6 that could mark a new chapter in Sino-African relations. This summit is not just another diplomatic meeting; it represents China’s commitment to fostering long-term partnerships with Africa aimed at…

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2024 FOCAC Summit : Towards a closer China-Africa community

By Xinhua News, Agency 2024 FOCAC Summit The 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in the Chinese capital city of Beijing from Sept. 4 to 6. The summit is expected to include the participation of African heads of state, as well as representatives from regional and international African organizations involved in summit-related activities….

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Experts hail Xi’s role in China-Africa relations

By Xinhua News , Agency A South African scholar has launched a new book that outlines the success of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s contribution to its growth ahead of the forum’s summit next month. The book, titled Xi Jinping and the Flourishing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in the New Era, was launched by…

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China’s key policy principles ensure success of the Belt and Road Initiative in Africa

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 10th anniversary this year since it was proposed by H.E.President Xi Jinping of China in 2013. The BRI aimed at opening up new solid and strong economic partnership between China and other countries, especially developing nations. The BRI is a symbolic commitment of China to help the countries along the Silk…

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China a friend indeed for Africa

Sino-African relations have been cemented at all levels, from the political and economic to the commercial, cultural and other spheres. If you walk down a street in any African country and ask people their opinion about China, they will more likely than not say that China is a country that helps African nations achieve economic growth, create jobs and…

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