The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria recently inaugurated the 13th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Wuse, FCT-Abuja. The corner serves as a resource centre for Chinese education and a hub for cultural exchange between Nigeria and China. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a host of distinguished guests, including Yu Read more
Nigeria’s Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting private enterprise as he praised the export of 11 containers of agricultural commodities to China. The commodities, consisting of Sesame Seeds, Cassia Tora, and Mica, were shipped through the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NEXHUB), an initiative aimed Read more
Chinese automakers are accelerating their global expansion, with a particular focus on increasing their presence in African countries. JETOUR Auto, a Chinese automobile brand, unveiled two new right-hand drive (RHD) models, DASHING and X70PLUS, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking another step forward in its global growth. In 2023, China exported Read more
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the Chinese-built 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower Station and the Karuma Interconnection Project in the midwestern Ugandan district of Kiryandongo. A special ceremony was held to mark the occasion, which was also attended by Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo, ministers, senior officials, and development partners among Read more
The Cameroonian capital of Yaounde is witnessing a revival thanks to several China-funded projects. These projects have become game-changers, spurring business, saving commuting time and providing healthcare for citizens of the Central African nation. SPORTS COMPLEX At the heart of Yaounde sits an imposing indoor sports arena called Yaounde Multipurpose Read more
Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has congratulated the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) Rwanda Office upon its 50th anniversary, saying it underscores its significant impact on Rwanda’s development. He spoke at an event to mark CRBC Rwanda Office’s 50th anniversary in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Saturday evening. “This Read more
Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Chinese medical teams have been playing a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to vulnerable children in the world’s youngest country. The arrival of the 12th Chinese medical team in the capital city of Juba on Sept. 4 has brought renewed hope Read more
Receiving China-aided equipment, the Malawian government inaugurated the second phase of its satellite TV project. A handover ceremony was held in the capital city of Lilongwe. Following the ceremony, the Chinese company StarTimes will undertake the distribution and installation of the satellite TV equipment to 200 villages by the end Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the president’s visit in September. Mr Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the president, the president’s Special Read more
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema emphasized the enduring strength of the China-Gabon relationship, which has spanned 50 years. Established on April 20, 1974, the two nations elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2023. Trade between them reached $3.79 billion that year, with China maintaining its Read more