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POLITICS13m agoRussia surpasses France in African youth appeal, still trails China: surveyRussia’s influence has surged among young people across Africa in recent years, leaping over former colonial power France while still trailing China, a survey of African youths has found. Many young Africans now perceive Russia to be an ally, observers said, warning its rivals to take the shift seriously as the continent becomes increasingly critical to both Moscow and Beijing. According to the African Youth Survey commissioned by the South Africa-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation, 54 per cent...South China Morning Post
WORLD2h agoChacx, African China collaborate on ‘Forgive’Nigerian singer Chacx has collaborated with veteran musician African China on his new single, Forgive, released on Friday, October 30. The post Chacx, African China collaborate on ‘Forgive’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD13h agoHealth, China's other soft power in AfricaLe navire-hôpital Ji Xiang Fang Zhou sillonne les côtes ouest-africaines pour proposer des soins gratuits. Une initiative qui illustre la vaste « route de la soie sanitaire » façonnée par Pékin depuis plus de soixante ans.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoTogo’s China Pivot: Building a Strategic Gateway to the SahelLomé’s maritime ambitions, deepening ties with Beijing, and growing coordination with the AES could reshape West Africa’s trade and geopolitical architectureThe Diplomat
WORLD4d agoJigawa students depart for China for advanced courses in agricultureThe students include 50 Master’s enrollees and 15 PhD candidates selected under the Jigawa–China Agricultural Capacity Cooperation Programme The post Jigawa students depart for China for advanced courses in agriculture appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoWill China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?Beijing has a formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues, and during a meeting this month with Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined it in four principles linking peace to development. The principles entail focusing on African-led security free from outside intervention; upholding sovereignty and UN Charter principles; rejecting force and sanctions and favouring ceasefires through dialogue; and focusing on both immediate security concerns and...South China Morning Post