By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian During his keynote speech at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing on September 5, President Xi Jinping unveiled a new blueprint for China-Africa collaboration over the next three years, emphasizing a joint effort to advance modernization. President Xi’s speech presented several distinctive elements, beginning with a “new” positioning of…
African leaders have gathered in Beijing this week, aiming to secure significant loans and investments for critical infrastructure projects amid intensifying global competition over resources and influence on the continent. Over the past decade, China has significantly deepened its ties with African nations, providing billions in loans to fund infrastructure projects. While these investments have helped build vital infrastructure,…
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…
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….