By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian At the Indonesia-Africa 2024 Forum, Tanzania has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing Africa’s economic transformation under the African Agenda 2063. On the second day of the forum, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi emphasized the critical role of Africa’s economic development in fostering growth, political stability, and global cooperation. Dr. Mwinyi highlighted that Africa’s…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian China, Tanzania, and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to revitalize the 1,860-kilometer railway connecting Tanzania and Zambia, according to Xinhua news agency. This $1 billion initiative, proposed by Beijing in February, aims to enhance Zambia’s access to global markets. The railway stretches from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s port capital, to Kapiri Mposhi…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian China, Tanzania, and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to revitalize the 1,860-kilometer railway connecting Tanzania and Zambia, according to Xinhua news agency. This $1 billion initiative, proposed by Beijing in February, aims to enhance Zambia’s access to global markets. The railway stretches from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s port capital, to Kapiri Mposhi…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian This week, African leaders are gathering in China for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping, marking a significant moment in Beijing’s efforts to enhance its influence on the continent amid subtle competition with Western nations. The China-Africa Summit, running from September 4 to 6, will provide a platform for discussions on…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian This week, African leaders are gathering in China for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping, marking a significant moment in Beijing’s efforts to enhance its influence on the continent amid subtle competition with Western nations. The China-Africa Summit, running from September 4 to 6, will provide a platform for discussions on…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The ongoing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, from Wednesday to Friday, offers China and Africa another opportunity to enhance strategic communication and deepen practical cooperation. Since its inception in 2000, FOCAC has been widely embraced by African nations for its tangible outcomes and meaningful projects that have significantly…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The ongoing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, from Wednesday to Friday, offers China and Africa another opportunity to enhance strategic communication and deepen practical cooperation. Since its inception in 2000, FOCAC has been widely embraced by African nations for its tangible outcomes and meaningful projects that have significantly…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a bid to build healthier, more inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems in Africa, AGRA, in collaboration with The Africa Food Systems Forum, has launched the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa” in Kigali, Rwanda. This launch comes amidst concerns that…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a bid to build healthier, more inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems in Africa, AGRA, in collaboration with The Africa Food Systems Forum, has launched the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa” in Kigali, Rwanda. This launch comes amidst concerns that…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian On the sidelines of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Chinese leaders are engaging in extensive meetings and negotiations with various African leaders. The focus is on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as the digital economy, blue economy (centered on oceanic resources), and green development. Liu Yuxi, the…