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02-04

2026

Africa's growth ticks up as global economy slows

Africa's economic growth is projected to edge up modestly from an estimated 3.9 percent in 2025 to 4.0 percent in 2026 and 4.1 percent in 2027, even as the global economy shows signs of slowing.

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02-04

2026

Egypt-China pharmacy conference explores AI integration in traditional medicine

The Joint International Pharmacy Conference 2026 wrapped up in Cairo on Monday after two days of discussions on combining Western pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicine, with a focus on the use of artificial intelligence.

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02-04

2026

Chinese-built desert railway opens in Algeria, marking milestone in African infrastructure

A desert heavy-haul railway constructed by a Chinese company officially opened to traffic in western Algeria on Sunday, marking the first such project by Chinese enterprises in Africa. The 950-kilometer Western Railway Mining Line was inaugurated during a ceremony in Bechar province, where Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced the start of operations.

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02-04

2026

Scholar: China's new five-year plan to boost Africa's industrial ascent

How will China's 15th Five-Year Plan help turn the "trade + tech" model into real action, moving Africa's exports to China from mostly resources to deeper industrial cooperation? Liu Hongwu, dean of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, shares his opinion with China Daily reporter Zhao Manfeng.

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02-02

2026

China's non-financial ODI up 1.3 pct in 2025

China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) totaled 145.66 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 1.3 percent year on year, official data showed Friday.

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02-02

2026

China's leading EV manufacturer BYD opens first brand centre in Tanzania

China's leading electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has opened its first brand centre in Tanzania, a sign of its expanding presence in Africa's emerging electric mobility market.

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02-02

2026

BRI activity hits record high in 2025

The Belt and Road Initiative recorded its most active year in 2025, with China's overseas engagement reaching unprecedented levels to $214 billion, highlighted by the large scale and a surge in renewable energy projects, according to a new report.

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02-02

2026

Ethiopian PM inaugurates Chinese-built wind farm project

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Aysha II Wind Power Plant in Somali Regional State, stressing that clean energy development is central to the country's long-term economic transformation.

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02-02

2026

China's Xiaomi launches smartphones in Kenyan, eyeing bigger market share

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Friday launched the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three smartphone models, in the Kenyan market.

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01-29

2026

China–Zimbabwe trade hits a high of $4.39b

China–Zimbabwe economic ties strengthened further in 2025 as bilateral trade hit a record of $4.39 billion, buoyed by robust growth in Chinese exports and steady imports of Zimbabwe's key agricultural commodities, according to data released by the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

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