Author: ZHANG CHUN

AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development

An event is held to mark Mozambique’s f irst shipment of goods under the AfCFTA framework in Beira, Mozambique, on 27 April (AFCFTA SECRETARIAT)

Launched by the African Union (AU), the Agenda 2063 is a 50-year blueprint for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development. In terms of timeline, the plan is divided into five 10-Year Implementation Plans. The first plan ran from 2014 to 2023, and the current phase spans from 2024 to 2033. Thematically, it aims to achieve… Continue reading AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development

Trump’s return to the White House spells trouble for Africa

US President Donald Trump shows to the audience an executive order he had signed in Washington D.C. on 20 January. (Xinhua)

During his second White House term, Trump’s governing style remains characteristically assertive, launching a full-scale offensive from day one. Domestically, he’s pushing for sweeping government reforms. On the international stage, he’s swiftly announcing withdrawals from numerous international organisations and aggressively deploying foreign policy moves, seeking to reshape the landscape of American influence globally.  So, what does Trump’s return mean for Africa? Despite his stated policy goal of maintaining American… Continue reading Trump’s return to the White House spells trouble for Africa

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