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Chinese company considers $2bn investment in cast-iron pipes, steel industry in Egypt

Shen Ching, a Chinese company producing cast-iron pipes and steel industry, has announced plans to invest $2 billion in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone. Head of the Chinese firm, He Kijo, made the announcement during a meeting with Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli in Egypt. The project is set to be built on an area of […]

China-Africa summit due in September in Beijing

China began inviting African leaders to attend the China-Africa summit in Beijing this September, against the backdrop of fierce competition by global powers over Africa’s critical minerals. Ugandan foreign ministry was the first to leak details about the summit that will be held on September 3-8. Known by its acronym FOCAC, the summit is held […]

Sudan: Prime Minister survives assassination attempt

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survived this Monday an assassination attempt as a car bombing attack targeted his convoy in capital Khartoum and has been moved to a safe location. The family of the Prime Minister indicated he was safe after a blast targeted his motorcade, CGTN Africa reports. Images broadcast on regional TV channels […]