Somalis are hailing the capture of the port town of Haradhere as a major victory in the fight against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab. The port, once a base for Somali pirates, was a key revenue source for the militants. But analysts say holding …
Luanda – The African continent annually loses about 30% of its agricultural production due to lack of conservation infrastructures, the commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union (AU), Josefa Sacko has told ANGOP.According to t…
After three years of closed borders under its strict “zero-COVID” policy, China reopened its doors to allow international travelers in — and Chinese with cabin fever out — a move with economic implications around the world, including in Africa.On the c…
ADDIS ABABA— China is ready to continue to work with Africa as a development partner and build a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during a meeting with African Union (AU) Commission Chai…
BEIJING — China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday.Qin, who until recently was ambassador to the United States, will visit Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, …
PARIS, World food prices fell for a ninth month in a row in December but hit their highest level on record for the full year in 2022, UN data showed.Food prices soared to a monthly record high in March after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukrai…