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Tag: china
Nephew of Polisario Chief of Staff arrested in Panama over money smuggling
Nephew of Polisario Chief of Staff arrested in Panama over money smuggling Panama’s customs services arrested, on May 11, Mohamed El-Wali Akik, a nephew of ... Read More
“Glimmer of hope” in Africa as recorded executions soar to highest level in years
Recorded executions in 2022 reached the highest figure in five years, according to an Amnesty International annual report published on Tuesday (16 May), which also ... Read More
Study refutes claim all Chinese firms in Africa underpay local workers
Chinese firms operating in Africa are often accused of underpaying local workers, but a new study conducted by British experts in Angola and Ethiopia suggests ... Read More
Kenya’s China dilemma: between foreign investment and dependency
While Kenya’s government is targeting Chinese investors to establish manufacturing plants in its special economic zones to boost exports, thousands of local traders have protested ... Read More
China’s OPPO mulls plans to set up $20m worth smart phone producing factory in Egypt
Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer OPPO is considering setting up a smart phone producing plant in Egypt with a total investment of $20 million, the CEO ... Read More
DRC wants bigger slice from proceeds generated by China’s mining companies
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pushing for an audit of the country’s mining contracts with China, which it says heavily favor Beijing, arguing ... Read More
Beijing is a better ally for Africa than Western countries – Chinese Foreign Ministry
The Chinese Foreign Ministry Monday said the Asian giant is a better ally for Africa than Western countries as the continent is increasingly the target ... Read More
Morocco lifts travel restrictions on visitors coming from China
Morocco lifted entry restrictions imposed on travelers coming from China as of April 5, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Rabat said in a statement released ... Read More
Electric Vehicles: LG Energy Solution Chooses Morocco to Secure Lithium Supplies
Morocco’s gigafactory ecosystem is taking form. South Korean LG Energy Solution Ltd, the world’s 2nd-largest battery maker for electric vehicles, turned to Morocco to secure ... Read More
EU, US growing investment in Africa challenges China’s Belt and Road offensive
China's Belt and Road investment in sub-Saharan Africa fell to a new low in 2023, which demonstrates that increased EU and US spending could reduce ... Read More