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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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02-27

2026

Botswana, Zambia launch Kazungula Bridge Authority to broaden regional trade

Botswana's President Duma Boko and his Zambian counterpart, Hakainde Hichilema, on Tuesday officially launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority at the border post in northern Botswana.

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02-26

2026

Chinese investments drive job creation, says South African official

Chinese investments have created thousands of jobs and introduced advanced manufacturing technologies in South Africa's Gauteng Province, a provincial official said on Monday.

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02-26

2026

African countries seek to tap China's outbound tourism market

Delegates attending Meetings Africa 2026, held in Johannesburg from Monday to Wednesday, called for optimized visa policies, improved infrastructure and targeted marketing to attract more Chinese tourists to the continent to boost economic growth and deepen people-to-people exchanges.

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02-26

2026

Chinese products gain popularity on Somali online shops, fueling youth entrepreneurship

In Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, Chinese products are no longer confined to physical storefronts. Increasingly, they are appearing on smartphone screens, filling virtual shopping carts, and being delivered directly to customers' doorsteps through a growing network of online shops.

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02-26

2026

South Africa's economy projected to grow 1.6 pct in 2026: finance minister

CAPE TOWN, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's economy is projected to grow by 1.6 percent in 2026, with the outlook steadily improving, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday.

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