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03-02

2026

South Africa launches nationwide vaccination against FMD

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Friday launched a nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to protect the country's livestock industry and agricultural economy, local media reported.

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03-02

2026

China's know-how helps boost Uganda's rice production

In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks among the swaying stalks. Farming has been his life since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, who grew traditional rice varieties, first introduced to the area by the Chinese government in 1975.

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03-02

2026

Southern Africa should leverage China's expertise to speed up clean energy transition: expert

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The southern African region should leverage China's extensive experience, advanced technology and financing capacity to accelerate its clean energy transition, an energy expert has said.

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03-02

2026

China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries

China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026, CCTV reported on Saturday.

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02-28

2026

China's manufacturing strength facilitates Africa's green transition: Madagascarian minister

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's robust manufacturing capacity in renewable energy helps accelerate African countries' transition to green energy, Madagascar's Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons Ny Ando Ralitera has said.

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02-28

2026

China scraps tariffs for Nigerian, African goods from May 1

Xi Jinping, president of China announced that he will eliminate tariffs on imports from Nigeria and nearly all African nations beginning May 1, state media reported on Saturday.

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02-28

2026

China to AU: Xi pledges full rollout of zero tariff treatment for Africa

Xi Jinping has pledged that China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing starting May 1, 2026.

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02-28

2026

China's zero-tariff policy welcomed in Africa

International leaders and policymakers have welcomed China's decision to fully implement zero-tariff treatment for exports from 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations starting May 1, describing the move as a significant boost to Africa's trade prospects and a positive signal for global economic cooperation.

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02-27

2026

Advancing toward shared modernization

China-Africa cooperation has seen substantial progress in the 10 partnership actions undertaken during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. Bilateral relations between China and 53 African countries having diplomatic ties with China have now been elevated to the level of strategic relations.

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02-27

2026

Zimbabwe suspends export of raw minerals, lithium concentrates to boost local beneficiation

HARARE, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe on Wednesday suspended the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates to enhance accountability, promote beneficiation, and maximize value retention in the country.

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