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CYBER2d agoSpike in Online Attacks Silences Somali Journalists Amid Somalia’s China-Turkey PartnershipMOGADISHU, Somalia 14 September 2026 – Somali journalists and independent media outlets were hit over the weekend by a cluster of online disruptions that press freedom monitors say bear the hallmarks of a coordinated campaign to choke off critical reporting. The attacks documented by SJS included Facebook account suspensions, page removals and the malicious memorialization [...]axadletimes · somalia
BUSINESS2d agoThree African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping tradeFrom Angolan oil to Congolese copper, China's economic slowdown is creating new winners and losers across Africa. The post Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping trade appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese touristsNTDA Director-General, Ola Awakan, during the meeting, called for a structured China-Nigeria Tourism Market Development Programme. The post Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese tourists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoChina bets on early port and power deals in Sudan to secure post-war economic edgeChina is moving early to secure a role in Sudan’s reconstruction, pursuing port and power agreements with the army-backed government while the war continues and many Western countries maintain only a limited presence. One expert also said Beijing was using the prospect of future investment as a bilateral incentive to encourage warring parties to cease hostilities. Sudan signed an agreement with the China Harbour Engineering Company in July to upgrade existing ports and build new ones. Meanwhile,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol: A new frontier for economic transformationMore than an agreement concerning the export of fish and other aquatic products, the Protocol creates an important platform for expanding trade, attracting investment... The post Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol: A new frontier for economic transformation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER5d agoAnthropic foils AI surveillance targeting dissidents in China, Iran and West AfricaAnthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.France 24 [en]
WORLD5d agoFIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets hold China to goalless drawThe Falconets can still finish second in the group or qualify for the Round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets hold China to goalless draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD5d agoU20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with ChinaNigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a goalless draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. The post U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD6d agoFIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes aliveSpeaking to the media ahead of the game, the coach said the Falconets understand the importance of the contest and have been working to address the shortcomings from their opening defeat The post FIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes alive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 7Nigeria Oil Investment : RMAFC Plans China Summit for Gas SecNigeria's RMAFC plans a summit in China to discuss investment in its gas sector. This indicates efforts to attract foreign capital for Nigeria's energy resources.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in AfricaCost appears to be a deciding factor for most African countries when it comes to energy as they observe the factors that influence US and Chinese policy decisions. In a sign of the contrasting energy strategies pursued by Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump says “drill, baby, drill” while China drives a leap towards renewable energy. With China’s advances in solar generation and battery technologies making acquisitions cheaper, a consensus is coalescing across the continent around...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroadsThe West African country of Burkina Faso has tested what observers say is a Chinese Sky Dragon 30 surface-to-air missile, in the latest sign that Chinese military equipment manufacturers are making inroads into the central Sahel state. In footage released by the Burkinabe president’s office on Tuesday, multiple missiles were fired from a mobile launch vehicle. A matching search radar vehicle also appeared in the video. The footage is part of a documentary series marking the fourth anniversary in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China stands to gain from US visa restrictions targeting African countriesThe latest US visa restrictions on citizens of African countries are facing increasing criticism that they are not only punitive but also likely to backfire by driving those nations closer to China. Since August 1, visa services have been suspended in 25 African cities, forcing applicants to travel to other approved locations, sometimes in another country. Travellers from 30 African nations must also post a US$20,000 bond, which is refundable if they depart on time. Separately, 26 countries face...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibitionNigerian delegation heading to China as part of the country's push for investment in its oil and gas sector. The post Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 28Nigeria , China host food festival to deepen tiesNigeria and China are co-hosting a food festival with the goal of strengthening their bilateral ties. This cultural event serves a diplomatic purpose.dailytrust.com · Niger
BUSINESSAug 28Chargé dAffaires : China Imported $2 . 3bn Nigerian Goods in Six Months – THISDAYLIVEAccording to a Chargé d'Affaires, China imported $2.3 billion worth of goods from Nigeria in six months. This indicates significant trade activity between the two nations.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 27China imports $2 . 3bn Nigerian goods in six months , says envoyChina has imported a significant value of goods from Nigeria over a six-month period, according to an envoy. This highlights the trade relationship between the two countries.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 23The African firms adopting Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifiesThe United States may want the world to choose sides in the AI race with China, but in Africa, many businesses are pursuing a more pragmatic strategy: using Chinese models where they offer better value or flexibility, while keeping their options open. For example, when African insurtech platform Curacel expanded the range of artificial intelligence (AI) models powering its internal infrastructure, it did not look only to Silicon Valley. Instead, the Nigeria-based firm – which provides AI-powered...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 22Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in AfricaWhile the US and some European governments view China’s vast production of electric vehicles and green-energy tech as overcapacity, African companies see it as an opportunity to secure EV technology and develop the industry. China is the global leader of the EV industry – it makes nearly 75 per cent of the world’s electric vehicles and dominates the supply chain. Its high production has driven down the cost of EVs, batteries and components, which has improved access to technologies that were...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI eraAs the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability to shape its own digital future.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSAug 17China Now Supplies a Quarter of Kenya ImportsChina now accounts for a quarter of Kenya's total imports. This highlights a significant increase in trade dependency and economic ties between the two countries.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
WORLDAug 17Interview : China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalist - XinhuaA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing international favorability. This suggests a growing positive perception of China's development model.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 17China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalistA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing favorability. This reflects growing international interest in China's economic and developmental models.africaleader.com · South Africa
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeAn industry representative stated that cooperation with China is creating new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa. This suggests potential economic benefits for the sector.chinanationalnews.com · China