“It is not uncommon for a country to create a railway, but it is uncommon for a railway to create a country,” Sir Charles Eliot, then commissioner of British East Africa, made the bold statement in 1903. Eliot, “who initiated the policy of white supremacy in the British East Africa Protectorate (now Kenya),” according to… Continue reading Feature: Kenya’s Railway Evolution Over A Century
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The Drum Music Ritual is a Celebration of Burundi’s Cultural Heritage
At 5:30 p.m., the square in front of the Rohero courthouse comes alive. In the heart of Bujumbura, Burundi’s capital, Tuesdays are transformed into a celebration of tradition. As they do every week, the drummers take out their instruments to begin the ritual rehearsals. As soon as the first beats are heard, a crowd gathers,… Continue reading The Drum Music Ritual is a Celebration of Burundi’s Cultural Heritage
Tanzania Has Benefited Tremendously From BRI Projects – Ambassador
Tanzania is an important Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) hub in Africa. It signed a BRI cooperation memorandum with China in 2018. Bilateral exchanges have been on the rise since then. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the launch of the initiative, ChinAfrica sat down with Mbelwa Kairuki, Tanzanian ambassador to China, to hear his… Continue reading Tanzania Has Benefited Tremendously From BRI Projects – Ambassador
Senegal Eclipses Rivals In The African Football Scene
On 11 March, the Senegalese U20 National Team won the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Gambia 2-0. Led by Malick Daf, the team performed impressively throughout the tournament, winning all of their matches, scoring 14 goals, and not conceding a single one. The Senegalese players also won the tournament’s best player, top scorer and… Continue reading Senegal Eclipses Rivals In The African Football Scene
FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day
HARARE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Atop a hill about six km south of downtown Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, lies a revered shrine where Zimbabwe’s departed heroes are laid to rest. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the shrine overlooking Harare to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism… Continue reading FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day
De-Risking – I Want Your Market, But You Need To Slow Down Tech Development
BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) — The talk of de-risking from China has been gaining ubiquity among Western politicians and business communities recently, while the de-coupling approach seems to be put away, at least in rhetoric. Don’t get fooled. The nature of the new De-word is in fact to re-define risk and decouple from China in… Continue reading De-Risking – I Want Your Market, But You Need To Slow Down Tech Development
China’s Luban Workshops Introduce Technical And Vocational Training For Automotive Talents In Tanzania
Abdullahi Okelo in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania tries to fully concentrate as he holds his tool, keen to start his practical work on automobile engine assembly before his tutors’ final assessment. Okelo’s dedication is driven by his deep passion for mechanical engineering and years of struggle to develop his engineering skills in a bid… Continue reading China’s Luban Workshops Introduce Technical And Vocational Training For Automotive Talents In Tanzania
China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership
For much of the past 20 years, the Chinese economic engagement with Africa could be summarised in two words: investment and trade. During this period, China’s trade figures with African nations have been remarkable. For instance, in 2022, China-Africa trade surged to a record high of $282 billion, highlighting how China’s business cooperation with the… Continue reading China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership
Living The Mechanical Dream: Studying In China A Highly Rewarding Experience For Foreign Students
As a child, I was captivated by machines and their inner workings. I yearned to design contraptions that could solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives. So when it came to selecting my major for university education, I knew that mechanical engineering was the right choice. As for university, I decided to study at Assosa… Continue reading Living The Mechanical Dream: Studying In China A Highly Rewarding Experience For Foreign Students
Chinese Trade, Investment Fuel Rwanda’s Economic Development
Over the past few years, the development of Rwanda’s infrastructure and economy has greatly benefitted from the significant investment from China, according to insiders. The two countries have strengthened cooperation in various fields, particularly in the area of investment. “The collaboration in investment has led to numerous benefits for both countries, such as increased economic… Continue reading Chinese Trade, Investment Fuel Rwanda’s Economic Development