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WORLDJul 30Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to ChinaNigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 29‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideologyChina has overtaken the United States in terms of positive perceptions among young Africans, though Washington is still seen as more influential than Beijing, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The African Youth Survey polled 4,901 respondents aged 18 to 24 and split equally between males and females, in 16 of Africa’s 54 countries, asking them which foreign powers had influence on their country. The report said 81 per cent agreed that the US was influential, while 79 per cent...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costsInternational students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting United States immigration policies, tightening visa conditions and high-profile ICE raids are causing them to reconsider. Dulue Mbachu looks at how African students are altering their education plans during the second Trump administration. The first instalment in our series is here. For 23-year-old Kunle Adeyemi, it took some time to overcome the disappointment of being denied a...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 27With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of AfricaWhen Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), met Jiang Feng, head of China’s mission to the African Union, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-July, the message was practical. They signed a handover certificate that brought Beijing’s direct emergency support for the Ebola response to US$4.5 million. A five-member Chinese medical team was already working in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa. Kaseya described the contribution as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25How China is using film diplomacy to project a better image across AfricaBeijing’s soft power drive to win African hearts through cinema was on display recently in Bujumbura, where Chinese dragon and lion dances merged with sacred Burundian drums to open Chinese Film Week. The Chinese embassy in Bujumbura, the economic capital of Burundi, said the July 15 event offered “a beautiful example of cultural exchanges between the two countries” and that both sides were determined to “make cinema a vehicle for Sino-Burundian friendship”. Zhu Kewei, China’s ambassador to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 24China Inspired Nigeria Local Content Creation - JonathanAccording to Jonathan, China has served as an inspiration for local content creation in Nigeria. This highlights a form of international influence and collaboration.leadership.ng · Nigeria
WORLDJul 21Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaTeam Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category. The post Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in NigeriaBy Yinka Kolawole The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Linyi Wholesalers Federation and TTC Hydra Limited to strengthen bilateral trade and attract new Chinese investments into Nigeria’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The agreement, signed at the NACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON […] The post NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Unemployment : China announces massive AI training opportunities for Nigerians , othersChina is offering extensive AI training opportunities to Nigerians and other groups to address unemployment. This initiative aims to enhance skills and economic prospects.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 16China’s imports from Africa surge after Beijing expands zero-tariff policyAfrica’s exports to China have surged since Beijing expanded its zero-tariff policy across the continent in May, as customs data showed signs of emerging trade links in a range of new sectors alongside traditional categories such as critical minerals. China’s imports from Africa soared by 21.1 per cent and 40.2 per cent year on year in May and June, respectively – outpacing the overall growth in Chinese imports over the same period, customs data showed. The increase was partly driven by China’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 11How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in AfricaUS-imposed sanctions targeting other countries and a growing list of Chinese laws aimed at countering the measures are creating a compliance minefield for African businesses dealing with the world’s top two economies. At risk is a broad range of industries including mining, banking, telecommunications, technology, energy, infrastructure and others in which African businesses are simultaneously exposed to US and Chinese counterparties, according to analysts. Compliance consultants covering the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 4China’s influence on African ports extends to software, automation and AI: studyChinese firms not only operate, finance or hold stakes in about one third of all ports in Africa, but Beijing now also controls the software, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that run the infrastructure. And that reach extends well beyond the docks, with Beijing financing and operating the road, rail and warehousing networks connected to these ports and other maritime projects across the continent, closely intertwining African trade with China’s own trading systems. These are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3New international land-sea corridor connects China's Xinjiang to AfricaThe intermodal route linking Xinjiang to Africa via the Fangchenggang Port in south China, was officially opened on Thursday.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 2CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu DunhaiFor 105 years, the CPC has remained true to its founding mission. For 55 years, China and Nigeria have stood together through thick and thin as good friends and trusted partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, our two countries have weathered changes in the international landscape by standing firmly with each other […] The post CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu Dunhai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJun 29Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 29Guinea PM Rejects China's 'Debt Trap' Criticism, Says Africa Must Take ResponsibilityBah's remarks come as China's role in financing infrastructure and development projects across Africa continues to generate debate over debt sustainability and the long-term impact of Chinese lending on the continent.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJun 28For an Africa seeking growth, China is proving a reliable partnerOn June 4, at a packing facility in Limuru near Nairobi, Kenya, avocados were being prepared for the Chinese market. The scene may seem mundane, but the politics behind it is significant. China has removed tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. African exporters are beginning to think about Beijing less as a distant buyer than as a market that could reshape their margins. When the UN projected 4 per cent gross domestic product growth for Africa for 2026, the figure landed quietly. No...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 27Interview : Africa - China cooperation drives Africa infrastructure , economic transformation , says industry insiderAn interview highlights how Africa-China cooperation is reportedly driving infrastructure and economic transformation in Africa. This points to the impact of international partnerships on continental development.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 27Interview : Africa - China cooperation drives Africa infrastructure , economic transformation , says industry insiderAn industry insider states that Africa-China cooperation is fueling infrastructure development and economic transformation across Africa. This highlights a significant international economic partnership.shanghainews.net · China
BUSINESSJun 27Coffee, chillies and cashews: a new recipe to spice up China-Africa trade relationsAs China’s relationship with African countries deepens, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In our series Jevans Nyabiage looks at how Beijing’s blanket import clearance for three African food products will affect ties between them, and the potential effects for other governments around the world. Beijing is rewriting its trade playbook by bypassing years of protracted bilateral negotiations to grant continent-wide market access for African coffee, chillies and cashews. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 26MFWA Training Workshop on Critical Coverage of Africa - China Trade , Investment & Political Relations for Journalists in Anglophone West Africa ( Fully Funded to Accra , Ghana ) – Opportunities For AfricansA fully funded training workshop for journalists in Anglophone West Africa will be held in Accra, Ghana, focusing on critical coverage of Africa-China trade, investment, and political relations. This aims to enhance media understanding of international dynamics.opportunitiesforafricans.com · Nigeria
POLITICSJun 26Can China’s strict policing model ‘silence the guns’ in Africa?As China’s relationship with African countries deepens, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In this series Jevans Nyabiage looks at an initiative to help control weapons and reduce conflict in a region where Beijing has vast economic interests. China is marketing its strict policing and arms control expertise as a blueprint to stabilise Africa’s conflict-torn Great Lakes region, leveraging its reputation as one of the world’s safest countries. Earlier this month, China and the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 23Is China’s risk tolerance reaching its limit with pause of African mine deal?As China’s relationship with African countries has deepened, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In the latest of a series of articles, Dulue Mbachu investigates the extent of Chinese investments in the continent and Beijing’s growing wariness about their security. Chinese regulators balked at Zijin Mining’s planned US$4 billion acquisition of Canadian company Allied Gold, placing it on hold to scrutinise the potential risks. As a result, the agreement for the deal, already...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23China and Africa’s evolving partnershipSouth China Morning Post
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