The Chinese government presented scholarships to deserving teachers and students at the China Assisted Model Primary School in Nyanya, Federal Capital Territory Abuja. A total of 52 tutors and learners, symbolizing the 52 years of bilateral ties between Nigeria and China, were honored with cash awards during a ceremony held Read more
The China Cultural Center in Abuja echoed with the vibrant fusion of Nigerian drumbeats and the melodious strains of Chinese instruments during the 2023 China-Nigeria Cultural Fiesta. Organized by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the Secondary Education Board of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, the event brought together students from Read more
The Chinese government has said it is partnering with African countries to reduce poverty on the continent, pledging that it will not create a debt crisis for African countries. The Chinese Consul-General, Lagos, Yan Yuqing, made this known at the 18th China-African lecture held at the Faculty of Arts of Read more
Rwandan chili farmers are hoping to expand the market for their product exports to China during the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE). Emmanuel Rwibasira, the managing director of Rwandan agribusiness company Rusango Real, told Xinhua in a recent interview in the capital of Kigali that Rwandan exhibitors are showcasing Read more
Egypt’s international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo Read more
The 11th batch of the Chinese medical team handed over modern equipment and reagents to support the newly established microbiology laboratory in Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan’s main referral. The existing laboratory had been ill-equipped for years, said Anthony Lupai, director general of Juba Teaching Hospital, stressing that the equipment Read more
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday unveiled a China-aided reference laboratory at its headquarters in Ethiopia. The Africa CDC said the completion of the laboratory marks a milestone in its pursuit of a strong continental public health institution that will support African Union (AU) Read more
The 2023 corporate social responsibility report for Chinese enterprises operating in Africa was launched in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, highlighting their contributions to the continent’s socio-economic and ecological renewal. The report said that since the beginning of this century, Chinese enterprises have participated in the construction of over 6,000 km Read more
The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Namibia (UNAM) celebrated its 10th anniversary since it started operations in 2013. The ceremony was held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek and was attended by officials and students from the UNAM, representatives from the Chinese embassy, and a visiting delegation from Read more
What a great pity that China’s Belt and Road Initiative had to celebrate its 10th anniversary in an atmosphere soured by prejudice and misunderstanding. It should have been an occasion for general celebration. This is not the popular view, I know, but as someone long interested in infrastructure (my first Read more