Tag: africa
Poverty eradication: Buhari urges Africa to explore demographic opportunities
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Africa to explore the opportunities which demographic dividend offered to promote poverty eradication and…
U.S. concerned about currency swaps between Africa, China
The U.S. is concerned that increased currency swap agreements between China and African nations will reduce visibility into financial transactions…
Sen. Sani warns Africa against creditor/debtor relationship with China
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Sen. Shehu Sani, has cautioned against emphasis on loan in the…
EU urged to offer free trade agreement to Africa
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, urged the European Union to offer a free trade agreement to the whole…
Africa not ready for super fast 5G network – MTN’s CEO
Africa is not ready for next-generation 5G network but would likely be ready to embrace the super-fast technology in about…
Africa worst hit by climate change – UN report
UN says Africa is the worst hit region with climate change resulting to the biggest impact on acute food insecurity…
China, Africa to begin 3-year project on HIV, AIDS prevention
China, African countries and relevant international organisations, will in 2019 begin implementation of a three-year project on HIV and AIDS…
China is helping Africa develop, not stack up debt – Official
China is helping Africa develop, not pile up debt, a top Chinese official said on Tuesday, as the government pushes…
Africa’s best hope lies in cooperation with China – Expert
The changing paradigm shift in global economy leaves China as the best hope for Africa’s future development, a Zambian expert…
China not practicing “colonialism” in Africa – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday dismissed allegations of China practicing colonialism in Africa, saying China instead has…
Chinese funds not for “vanity projects” in Africa – President Xi
Chinese funds are not for “vanity projects” in Africa but are to build infrastructure that can remove development bottlenecks, Chinese…
FEATURE: Could the future of food in the world depend on what Africa does with agriculture?
Addressing a standing room only crowd of global agriculture experts at the FAO headquarters in Rome, 2017 World Food Prize…
WHO Report: Africa records high health improvement
A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has shown a high improvement in health…
“Africa has chosen China”
Burkina Faso will strengthen cooperation with China in all areas as Africa-China relations develop for mutual benefit, President Roch Kabore…
China remains Africa’s largest trading partner
China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for nine years in a row as major cooperation programs boosted bilateral trade,…