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China says it will grant zero-tariff treatment to imports from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations

China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…

China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…

Life president: NRM Presidential Candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the First Lady Maama
Janet Museveni, arrive at Buziga Islamic School grounds, Makindye Division, to kick off election campaigns.
Photo: National Resistance Movement

Africa 2026: polls sans choice, jobs

In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution

South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which  gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

US President Donald Trump. (File photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Brics, G20 and Trump 2.0: A new geostrategic balance of power?

China’s changing priorities towards funding African development through smaller projects show a possible willingness to adapt to African priorities and economic needs.

Themed flower beds are set up along the street to greet the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on September 2, 2024 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race

With the US and China both competing for influence in Africa, it’s unclear whether their actions during the pandemic will change perceptions of either superpower on the continent. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)
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China’s African headache

Racist and derogatory videos are causing incalculable damage to China’s image in Africa, but this is unlikely to change the relationship

With the US and China both competing for influence in Africa, it’s unclear whether their actions during the pandemic will change perceptions of either superpower on the continent. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)

Continent must be smart about funding

To limit dependence on China, Africa has several options to raise cash for infrastructure development

President Jacob Zuma and President Xi Jinping of China arrive at the Union Buildings for bilateral talks on trade links.

Africa seeks better deals with China

But the continent does not speak with one voice when meeting and dealing with the Asian giant.

China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy

The Africa-China summit will provide an opportunity to get a feel for how the Chinese President is responding to democratic developments in Africa.

On the ground: Chinese specialise in delivering roads

The Chinese in Africa: Empire builders or new pioneers?

Howard French goes on a road trip to find out if China is indeed building an empire in Africa.