Representing Nigeria, H.E. Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; H.E. Honourable Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development; and H.E. Honourable Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Gas, will meet with distinguished Ministers from Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Senegal, Eswatini, Djibouti, and São Tomé&Príncipe, along with sponsors, African utilities organizations, regulators, and DFIs on 5-6 March at The Mayflower Hotel. Ministers and government representatives from over 15 […]

On February 8, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, at the Office of Vice President, and the two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin congratulated Vice President Koung on taking office, appreciated Liberia's firm support for the one-China policy and expressed his willingness to work with the new Liberian government to enhance mutual trust, strengthen cooperation and promote the healthy development of […]

The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Fatou Harerimana, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 19th February 2024 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Minister Radegonde conveyed the Seychelles Government’s gratitude for the invaluable support and solidarity extended by Rwanda following the disaster on the 7th December 2023. “Your country’s generous donation of USD 300,000 […]

On February 6, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, at the Executive Mansion and exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin conveyed President Xi Jinping's New Year greetings and best wishes to President Boakai, congratulated President Boakai on taking office, appreciated the Liberian side's firm support for the one-China policy, and said that China attaches great importance to China-Liberia relations, will continuously pursue the policy of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith toward Africa, and make […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan welcomed a generous contribution of US$1.9 million from the Government of Japan. This will enable WFP to provide life-saving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people across the country. Japan’s contribution  comes in as the conflict in Sudan enters its tenth month and continues to spread across the country, resulting in record levels of hunger and displacement.   This support […]

On February 16, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that mining cooperation is an essential part of China-Zambia cooperation. China is willing to develop high-quality mining cooperation with Zambia to deepen the cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road and implement consensus reached by the two Heads of State with concrete actions. The Chinese Embassy is willing to enhance cooperation […]

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP [1] for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the field of climate change and was given an A score, which is the highest rating. The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues. Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding […]

Eight countries across Africa and Asia to be supported through £17 million in new funding to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust (HALO); Their work will support the clearance of explosives, as well as raising awareness of the danger of mines; Combined with programmes announced last year in Ukraine and Afghanistan, more than 50,000 people are expected to benefit from the programme. The UK Government has today announced new funding […]

Eritrean cyclists showcased their dominance at the Tour du Rwanda 2024, securing three prestigious jerseys during the exhilarating sprint finish of the second stage. Merhawi Kudus maintained his position as the leading African rider, while Akililu Arefaine was once again crowned the top young African rider. The competition was particularly fierce in the youth category, where Eritrean athletes secured three of the top five positions, with Akililu Arefaine claiming first […]