Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. Experts from African countries noted that the message highlights China’s unwavering commitment to China-Africa relations and its steadfast support for Africa’s independence, self-reliance and development. They said that China-Africa relations will continue to serve as a model of South-South cooperation, as the two sides work together on the path to modernization. STRONGER GLOBAL SOUTH COOPERATION In…

The 38th African Union (AU) Summit took place in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, bringing together heads of state and government from member countries, as well as representatives of international organisations. The meeting addressed a range of regional and international issues, including socio-economic development, institutional reforms within the AU, and Africa’s growing role on the global stage. Additionally, a new Chairperson of the AU Commission was elected. The position was awarded to Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign…

African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, for the 2025 African Union (AU) Summit on 17-18 February. This time it’s different, though. The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical context, and challenging socio-economic and security conditions on the continent.  Africa remains the poorest continent globally, with extreme poverty rates exceeding 30 percent in 23 of the world’s 28 poorest countries. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a US private non-profit research organisation,…

African leaders convened in Nairobi at the Retreat of the Extended Bureau on the Implementation of Institutional Reforms of the African Union (AU), chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, to outline a comprehensive reform agenda for the AU, the Kenyan presidency noted in a statement. “A fit-for-purpose African Union is a necessary imperative at this point in time if the Union has to play the role of speaking for 1.4 billion Africans,” President Ruto stated at a press conference following the…

Adriano Kanyesigye and his friends walk up to 5 miles each day to attend a school where they are served a free meal. It’s a journey that pupils in Karamoja in northeast Uganda willingly make to avoid starvation.  “I’m really grateful that my kids have at least one meal a day when they go to school, rather than staying home where food is scarce,” Anisha Kanyesigye told ChinAfrica. “At home, we have nothing to eat. Sometimes we boil sorghum or eat adaka -…

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 past year. Armed conflicts continued in various regions, particularly in the Horn of Africa, while terrorism and external interference exacerbated regional instability. These challenges made…

It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead. On the African continent, many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment. These tensions have, to some extent, created hurdles in the path of Africa’s recovery.  The African Development Bank has attributed the economic slowdown on the continent to astronomical inflation caused by soaring food and…

South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20. Ramaphosa emphasised the need for solidarity to address global challenges, highlighting their impact on all nations. He called for dismantling economic and social inequalities, which he described as unjust…

Ethiopia is making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and transforming urban mobility by embracing electric transportation, according to Ethiopia’s State Minister of Transport and Logistics, Bareo Hassen. Speaking at the Ethiopia-E Mobility Symposium titled “Pioneering Green Mobility: The Ethiopian Experience”, Hassen outlined the nation’s vision for sustainable transport, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the symposium brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to highlight Ethiopia’s advances in…

Climate change is a pressing challenge that humanity faces at present. As a participant, contributor and trailblazer in global ecological conservation, China is committed to implementing multilateralism and fostering a fair system of global environmental governance.  With abundant resources and a large population, Africa, the second-largest continent, faces significant challenges in addressing climate change and protecting the environment due to limited socio-economic development and technological infrastructure.  With the Initiative for Belt and Road Partnership on Green Development, China’s ongoing efforts…