Africa World Africa: China’s ‘Mask Diplomacy’ Wins Influence Across Africa, During and After the Pandemic [ad_1] Being Chinese in Africa was the worst possible stigma for much of 2020. Africans vilified the Chinese, blaming them for the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, China was blaming Africans for the pandemic, too. Viral videos in March and April 2020 showed Chinese authorities forcibly evicting Africans from their homes in Guangzhou, China, […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Africa World Nigeria: Lagos Govt, Chinese Firm Sign Agreement to Produce Brand New Cars [ad_1] The governor says Lagosians should expect a roll-out of vehicles from the plant within the next 18 months The Lagos State government has formally sealed a Joint Venture Agreement with CIG Motors Limited for the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in the state. Establishment of the vehicle assembly plant in Lagos was part […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Africa World Nigeria: Chinese Firm to Invest $50m in Narasawa Farm [ad_1] A Chinese firm, Chinese Green Industry Company on Saturday indicated its interest to invest $50 million in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The investment which will come in the form of partnership with a Nasarawa State based farmers’ group, Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative (NFGCC), will start before the start of the 2021 farming season. A […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
News Africa: What Role Can South-South Cooperation Play in Post Covid-19 Recovery? [ad_1] Beijing — Five years ago, at the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations, world leaders adopted the ambitious Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The Agenda was to be accomplished through the achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: eradicating poverty, ending hunger, addressing climate change – just to name a […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Africa World Sierra Leone: Chinese Ambassador Hu Zhangliang Presents Covid-19 Vaccines to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio [ad_1] Presidential Lodge, Freetown, Monday 1 March 2021 – Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Hu Zhangliang, has presented 200,000 doses of the SinoPharm COVID-19 Vaccine to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio on behalf of the President and People’s Republic of China. The donated items, which arrived in the country on Thursday 25 […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Africa World Egypt: President El-Sisi Makes Phone Call to Chinese President [ad_1] President El-Sisi held a phone call with the Chinese President Xi Jinping this afternoon. The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the President congratulated the Chinese President on the Chinese New Year and affirmed the significant momentum the Egyptian-Chinese relationship has been gaining over the past years within the framework of a comprehensive […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Africa World Ethiopia: China Renews Supports for Govt in Providing Assistance in Tigray [ad_1] China on Monday reiterated its commitment to support the Ethiopian Government’s efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to the affected people in Tigray. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remark at a daily press briefing when commenting on the humanitarian situation in Tigray State. “As a good friend to Ethiopia, China hopes that […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 25, 2021February 26, 2021
Africa World Liberia: Jetty Receives Honor From Indian Community [ad_1] -As he leaves power as Honorary Consulate General At a grand honoring ceremony held Sunday, 21, February at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County, the Indian Community in Liberia paid respects and expressed gratitude to long – serving Honorary Consulate General of India to Liberia, Mr. Upjit S. Sachdeva (Mr. Jetty), who leaves the […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Africa World Botswana: China Pledges Vaccine [ad_1] Gaborone — China has promised Botswana a consignment of Sinopharm vaccine for COVID-19, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed. Speaking during a valedictory call by outgoing Chinese ambassador Dr Zhao Yambo at Office of President yesterday, the President said he had directed a health and wellness ministry technical team to work with its Chinese […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Africa World Rwanda: China Cancels $6 Million Debt to Rwanda, Offers Extra Grants [ad_1] Rwanda and China have signed agreements where the Asian country will provide Kigali with a grant worth $60 million (Rwf59.5 billion). The agreements signed on Friday, February 19 also saw the Asian country cancel its $6 million (Rwf5.9 billion) loan to Rwanda. The debt relief will now allow Rwanda-whose economy is challenged by the […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 20, 2021February 28, 2021
