New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors

A view of the main venue of the fourth CAETE in Changsha, Hunan Province, on 12 June (HU FAN)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It is also the inaugural year for implementing the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing.  In June, Changsha, Hunan Province, hosted a series of China-Africa engagements poised to deepen their ties further.  On 11 June, the Ministerial… Continue reading New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors

Challenges to Africa’s Security Persist, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive

Members of a Chinese peacekeeping contingent participate in a flag raising ceremony in Wau, South Sudan, on 30 September 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The world in 2024 was far from peaceful. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has persisted for over 1,000 days. Meanwhile, a new wave of violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, ongoing for more than a year, spilled over into Lebanon, Iran, and even Syria.  Africa also faced new challenges to peace and security over the… Continue reading Challenges to Africa’s Security Persist, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive

China Elevates Relationship With Africa And Proposes Concrete Actions For Development At Beijing Summit Of Leaders

The 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) marks another grand gathering of the China-Africa family, following the previous summits in 2006 in Beijing, 2015 in Johannesburg, and 2018 in Beijing. It also stood out as the largest diplomatic event China has hosted in recent years, with the highest number of attending… Continue reading China Elevates Relationship With Africa And Proposes Concrete Actions For Development At Beijing Summit Of Leaders

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