China Literally Poured Money into Africa in 2023
According to a study jointly conducted by the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) and the Green Finance and Development Centre (GFDC),
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China Submits Proposal for TAZARA Upgrade
In order to compete with the #LobitoCorridor to Atlantic Ocean, China has officially submitted a proposal to revamp the legendary
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Tanzania Ports Authority Unveils Expansion Plan
On 9 January 2024, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) unveiled its plans for expanding its seaports at Dar es Salaam
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China-EU Summit Takes Place Amidst Geopolitical and Trade Tensions
As a regional bloc, the EU is 2nd largest trading partner of China, behind ASEAN. From the other perspective, China
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US Injects Half-Billion Dollars in Colombo Transhipment Container Port
On 8 November 2023, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced that it shall finance the development of a
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African Takeaways from Global Gateway Forum 2023
The 1st Global Gateway Forum (#GGF2023) in Brussels was the perfect occasion to take stock of the progress of the
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EU Proposes ‘Better Choices’ with Global Gateway
“We want to present more choices, better choices to countries,” underscored EC Chair Ursula von der Leyen during her opening
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Xi Announces Additional $110B Funding at 3rd BRF
During the 3rd Belt and Road Forum (#BRF2023), Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged another USD 100 billion in financing for
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Xi’s Opening Address at 3rd Belt and Road Forum
Building an Open, Inclusive and Interconnected World for Common Development Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s
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Ten Years of BRI In Africa
As at October 2023, 52 out of the 55 countries of the African Union have signed the Belt and Road
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