Africa Matters

Africa’s Economic Leap Forward: Thanks to Sino-African Partnerships

Africa Reaps Modernization Dividends Through FOCAC Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Infrastructure and Cultural Exchanges Propel Development Across the Continent Once hindered by inadequate infrastructure, frequent power outages, and widespread poverty, Africa today showcases smoother roads, modern railway networks, expanded ports and airports, and a growing economy. Much of this progress can be attributed to two decades of cooperation…

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China and Africa Forge a Path Toward Green Modernization

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian China aims to collaborate with African nations to advance green development through the “Africa Solar Belt” program, announced Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday. Speaking after a meeting with Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Wang emphasized China’s commitment to helping Africa transition to a low-carbon economy. He noted that photovoltaic power…

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China’s Top Diplomat Embarks on Africa Tour Amid Waning Western Focus

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian China’s top diplomat has commenced the annual New Year tour of Africa, marking 35 years of tradition, as Beijing continues to solidify its influence across the resource-rich continent. This year’s visit occurs against the backdrop of diminishing European presence and fluctuating U.S. engagement. Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit, spanning Namibia, the Republic of Congo,…

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China’s trade ties with Africa continue to strengthen

By Virusha SubbanPartner specialising in Customs and Trade, and Head of the Tax Practice, Baker McKenzie. Trade between China and Africa is growing. The General Administration of Customs of China recently noted that bilateral trade between China and Africa amounted to US$254.3 billion in 2021, an increase of 35.3% from 2020. In the first quarter of 2022, China’s Customs…

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