The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Uganda has handed over nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, to two research institutes to boost goat breeding and production. The goats — three males and six females — were imported under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project and kept Read more
The fifth annual Bayt Al-Hekma Chinese language and talent competition concluded recently, with its wide participation and outstanding performances showcasing the growing interest in the Chinese language and culture among the Egyptians. The event attracted as many as 400 applicants ranging from university students to young preparatory school pupils, with Read more
A groundbreaking ceremony for an ultramodern amusement park built by Greenhouse International Development Group, a Chinese company, was held recently at Afienya, near Ghana’s port city of Tema. Upon completion, the Bright International Amusement Park is expected to feature a five-star leisure resort hotel with 160 rooms and 20 independent Read more
A celebration event was held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek recently to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia, alongside the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The dual celebrations were attended by high-ranking officials from both Read more
China stands ready to work with the United Nations to implement the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said recently. Li made the remarks when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of Read more
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a Chinese construction firm, has officially commenced work on a key road project designed to enhance access for neglected communities in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 7-km road project in Tunga Madaki Settlement and eight other neighboring communities in the Nigerian capital of Read more
Nigeria’s civil aviation authority is looking into certifying China’s C919 jet for the country’s carriers, its director general said recently, as Nigerian airlines take on more aircraft and as relations with Beijing soars. Chinese planemaker COMAC is producing the narrow-body C919 to compete with leading Western planemakers Airbus (AIR.PA) and Read more
At a bustling booth at the seventh CAC Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, Brighton Kisero carefully examined a small bottle of bio-pesticide. For the agrochemical wholesaler, the product stood out not only for its environmentally friendly promise but also for its suitability to Africa’s unique soils and climates. “The Read more
The South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference and the ninth China-South Africa Trade Fair opened in Johannesburg recently, drawing thousands of participants seeking to deepen trade and investment ties. Addressing the opening ceremony, Zuko Godlimpi, South African deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition, noted the steady growth in Read more
The University of Algiers II recently inaugurated Algeria’s first Confucius Institute, established in partnership with China’s Northwest Normal University, marking a milestone in bilateral academic and cultural exchanges. At the inauguration ceremony, Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari welcomed the establishment of the institute, saying it Read more