KIGALI, June 11 (Xinhua) — Rwanda and the African Union (AU) have signed a host country agreement for the African Medicines Agency (AMA), paving the way for the beginning of operations of the newly launched continental regulatory body for medical products. Rwandan Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana signed the agreement Saturday on behalf of his… Continue reading Rwanda, AU Sign Continental Medicines Agency Hosting Pact
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Kenya, Djibouti To Abolish Visa Requirements For Respective Nationals
ADDIS ABABA, June 11 (Xinhua) — Djibouti and Kenya have agreed to abolish visa requirements for their respective nationals, the office of Kenya President William Ruto disclosed on Sunday. In a press statement, the office of Kenya president said the two east African nations hope to spur their bilateral trade with a push for a… Continue reading Kenya, Djibouti To Abolish Visa Requirements For Respective Nationals
At Least 10 Killed, 25 Others In Hospital After Wedding Bus Crashes In Australia
SYDNEY, June 12 (Xinhua) — Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Monday that at least 10 people died and 25 others were transported to hospital, after a wedding bus crashed and rolled in the state’s Hunter Region late Sunday night. According to a statement by NSW Police Force, emergency… Continue reading At Least 10 Killed, 25 Others In Hospital After Wedding Bus Crashes In Australia
African Countries Vow To Advance Integration By Removing Barriers
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa, on Friday urged its member states to remove all barriers that are hindering its integration. While acknowledging efforts made toward achieving integration, a communique released after the 22nd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government said that more… Continue reading African Countries Vow To Advance Integration By Removing Barriers
Xi, Ramaphosa Hold Phone Talks Over Bilateral Ties, Ukraine Crisis
BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held phone talks with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, pledging to promote China-South Africa ties, and calling for favorable conditions to solve the Ukraine crisis. Xi said China and South Africa are both important major developing countries and the two enjoy special friendly… Continue reading Xi, Ramaphosa Hold Phone Talks Over Bilateral Ties, Ukraine Crisis
Business Closeup: “Little Giant” Firm Takes Lead In Cutting-Edge Tech
A mechanical arm picks up optical chips and puts them one by one on a testing machine. Within a mere microsecond, a chip completes the power supply connection and input testing. The equipment, a flagship product of Wuhan Precise Electronics Co., Ltd., stands out among its international counterparts due to its superior efficiency and competitive… Continue reading Business Closeup: “Little Giant” Firm Takes Lead In Cutting-Edge Tech
Xiplomacy: China-Africa Reciprocal Cooperation Prospers Thanks To Close People-To-People Bonds
To celebrate this year’s International Children’s Day that falls on Thursday, Chinaand the Organization of African First Ladies for Development launched the “WarmChildren’s Hearts, a China-Africa Joint Action” initiative to arouse publicawareness and show their love and care for African children.Over the past six decades, China and Africa, with close people-to-people bonds,have enjoyed ever-deepening win-win… Continue reading Xiplomacy: China-Africa Reciprocal Cooperation Prospers Thanks To Close People-To-People Bonds
Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan Meets Her DRC Counterpart
BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) — Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, met with Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, the wife of President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in Beijing on Friday. Peng appreciated Denise Nyakeru’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of African women, children and adolescents… Continue reading Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan Meets Her DRC Counterpart
China, DRC Upgrade Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
The presidents of China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Friday the elevation of the bilateral relationship from astrategic partnership of win-win cooperation to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. China and the DRC are strategic partners with a profound traditional friendship forged in the course of fighting for national liberation and… Continue reading China, DRC Upgrade Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
Africa Marks 60th Anniversary Of OAU-AU Amid Call For Continental Unity, Development
ADDIS ABABA, May 27 (Xinhua) — As the African continent marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), realizing continental unity and development took center stage. The African continent on Thursday marked “Africa Day,” which is observed annually on May 25 to celebrate… Continue reading Africa Marks 60th Anniversary Of OAU-AU Amid Call For Continental Unity, Development