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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirms China’s 35-year tradition of beginning the year with a visit to Africa, emphasizing commitment to strengthen Sino-African ties during a meeting in Namibia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria from January 5 to 11, marking the 35th consecutive year of China’s annual diplomatic tradition in Africa.
Namibia announces plans to cull over 700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to combat severe drought-induced food shortages impacting nearly half of its population.
Beijing hosts the Forum on China and Africa Cooperation from September 4 to 6, focusing on modernization and building a high-level China-Africa community. A CGTN roundtable spotlights Namibia-China partnerships.
Nearly half of Namibia’s population faces severe hunger due to an El Niño-induced drought. The UN is calling for immediate international aid to prevent a worsening humanitarian crisis.