THE United Nations celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, making it one of the longest surviving international organizations in the world today. But despite the celebrations, it is a body harboring the fiercest e...THE United Nations celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, making it one of the longest surviving international organizations in the world today. But despite the celebrations, it is a body harboring the fiercest exchanges in international politics.展开更多
KIGALI＇S KN3 Avenue tucked away in the city＇s quiet diplomatic district sees little distractions. But of late a massive construction boom is changing the landscape. On October 5, a new hotel was officially opened to...KIGALI＇S KN3 Avenue tucked away in the city＇s quiet diplomatic district sees little distractions. But of late a massive construction boom is changing the landscape. On October 5, a new hotel was officially opened to add to the growing list of accommodation facilities springing up around the city. The hotel, run by the American hospitality chain Marriott International Group, can accommodate up to 600 guests. Situated opposite the Chinese Embassy in Kigali, this five-star facility cost $60 million to erect and was constructed by the New Century Development. a company established by Chinese investors from Shenzhen in conjunction with local partners who hold a 25-percent stake.展开更多
CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang＇s arrival in Nairobi in May on the last leg of a four-nation Africa trip seemed to be a bail-out for Kenya economically, Kenya was in need of funds to build a new railway line, improve ener...CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang＇s arrival in Nairobi in May on the last leg of a four-nation Africa trip seemed to be a bail-out for Kenya economically, Kenya was in need of funds to build a new railway line, improve energy production, boost water supply to homes, protect endangered wildlife and establish a research center.展开更多
THE Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam （GERD） on the Blue Nile. the main headstream of the Nile, could be the largest in Africa once completed by 2017. The figures are impressive - 1.780 meters long and rising up to 14...THE Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam （GERD） on the Blue Nile. the main headstream of the Nile, could be the largest in Africa once completed by 2017. The figures are impressive - 1.780 meters long and rising up to 145 meters. The GERD could hold up to 70 billion cubic meters of water in a reservoir of 1.800 square km, When its 16 turbines are powered up, Ethiopian engineers say with planned installed capacity of 6,000 MW. it could produce enough energy to meet the demands of Ethiopia with even some excess to export to neighborin~ Kenya and South Sudan.展开更多
THEtale of South Sudan in 2014 read like a tragedy： civil war broke out in December 2013, more than 10,O00 were killed, and at least 120,000 people became homeless. The economy took its cue from these tragic events a...THEtale of South Sudan in 2014 read like a tragedy： civil war broke out in December 2013, more than 10,O00 were killed, and at least 120,000 people became homeless. The economy took its cue from these tragic events and nosedived. A conflict resulting from a misunderstanding within the ruling Sudan People＇s Liberation Movement led to a countrywide war, pitting soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir＇s government against rebels supporting his former Vice President Riek Machar.展开更多
AFRICA＇S storyline for 2014 was mainly dominated by tragic tales： Ebola, conflict and terrorist attacks Still, other developments like growing ties with China and glimmers of economic growth provided positive signs ...AFRICA＇S storyline for 2014 was mainly dominated by tragic tales： Ebola, conflict and terrorist attacks Still, other developments like growing ties with China and glimmers of economic growth provided positive signs for the continent.展开更多
DESPITE the fact that East Africa is widely considered one of the most volatile regions on the continent, fraught with wars, terror attacks and refugee influxes, not all commentators forecast doom and gloom.
win Nairobi. Kenya, on the last day of January. A group of the Central Africans met to talk about peace efforts and it was a strange mix. Moustapha Saboune, a former member of the Central African Republic （CAR） mili...win Nairobi. Kenya, on the last day of January. A group of the Central Africans met to talk about peace efforts and it was a strange mix. Moustapha Saboune, a former member of the Central African Republic （CAR） militia Seleka, the Muslim-majority rebel alliance that overthrew the government in 2013, led other former militiamen. Members of Anti-balaka, the umbrella of Christian-majority vigilante groups resisting the Seleka, were also present. It was the first time the two warring sides met since religious violence broke out in the country two years ago.展开更多
When China Southern Airlines touches down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on August 5,it will be the first time a Chinese airline has made a direct journey to the African continent,heralding a ne...When China Southern Airlines touches down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on August 5,it will be the first time a Chinese airline has made a direct journey to the African continent,heralding a new era in aviation.The flight is expected to operate three times a week from China’s southerncity of Guangzhou to the Kenyan capital and offer an alternative service for Kenyan travelers.展开更多
AT first, they thought it would be contained. The world looked on as the feeble healthcare systems in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea fought a losing battle against the world＇s deadliest Ebola outbreak in histo- ry....AT first, they thought it would be contained. The world looked on as the feeble healthcare systems in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea fought a losing battle against the world＇s deadliest Ebola outbreak in histo- ry. The disease flared up. infecting more, killing more and reaching Nigeria and Senegal. Foreigners started to flee. neighbors closed borders and countries far from the West African region started to ban flights from the impacted countries. It was all a mad scramble.展开更多
ORDINARY citizens are in a somber mood, government officials look for answers and the business community counts its losses. The dark clouds of terroF ism still hang over Kenya following the black Saturday of September...ORDINARY citizens are in a somber mood, government officials look for answers and the business community counts its losses. The dark clouds of terroF ism still hang over Kenya following the black Saturday of September 21. 2013.展开更多
KENYA＇S first mega thoroughfare, the Nairobi- Thika Superhighway. was completed just two years ago. The $360-mi/lion project was constructed by Chinese companies, with funding in part provided by the African Developm...KENYA＇S first mega thoroughfare, the Nairobi- Thika Superhighway. was completed just two years ago. The $360-mi/lion project was constructed by Chinese companies, with funding in part provided by the African Development Fund. the Kenyan Government and the Export-Import Bank of China. The journey that took com- muters two hours struggling through the traffic between Nairobi and Thika town takes 20 minutes today.展开更多
MOHAMMED Affey, the Special Envoy for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development （IGAD）, has been keen on seeing a better Somalia ever since he was appointed late in December 2013. Yet images of spindly limbs, ...MOHAMMED Affey, the Special Envoy for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development （IGAD）, has been keen on seeing a better Somalia ever since he was appointed late in December 2013. Yet images of spindly limbs, deep-set eyes and distended stomachs could return if no one takes heed of warnings by humanitarian agencies. ＂As IGAD, we are working hard to ensure we don＇t see these incidents again.＂ he told ChinAfrica. As Special Envoy, Affey. a former Kenyan ambassador, is tasked with ~ reporting to IGAD on the path to reconstruction of Soma- lia. That reconstruction though is hampered by incessant famine in the country.展开更多
THE China-Africa relationship is more often than not associated with business. The image of this business can vary from Chinese contractors in brown overalls tightening girders on new superhighways, to Chinese ex- ecu...THE China-Africa relationship is more often than not associated with business. The image of this business can vary from Chinese contractors in brown overalls tightening girders on new superhighways, to Chinese ex- ecutives in black suits making deals with African govern- ments and traders operating retail shops in rural villages. At any given moment, there are at least 250 Chinese-led projects underway in Africa. be it oil. infrastructure con- struction or real estate.展开更多
文摘THE United Nations celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, making it one of the longest surviving international organizations in the world today. But despite the celebrations, it is a body harboring the fiercest exchanges in international politics.
文摘KIGALI＇S KN3 Avenue tucked away in the city＇s quiet diplomatic district sees little distractions. But of late a massive construction boom is changing the landscape. On October 5, a new hotel was officially opened to add to the growing list of accommodation facilities springing up around the city. The hotel, run by the American hospitality chain Marriott International Group, can accommodate up to 600 guests. Situated opposite the Chinese Embassy in Kigali, this five-star facility cost $60 million to erect and was constructed by the New Century Development. a company established by Chinese investors from Shenzhen in conjunction with local partners who hold a 25-percent stake.
文摘CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang＇s arrival in Nairobi in May on the last leg of a four-nation Africa trip seemed to be a bail-out for Kenya economically, Kenya was in need of funds to build a new railway line, improve energy production, boost water supply to homes, protect endangered wildlife and establish a research center.
文摘THE Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam （GERD） on the Blue Nile. the main headstream of the Nile, could be the largest in Africa once completed by 2017. The figures are impressive - 1.780 meters long and rising up to 145 meters. The GERD could hold up to 70 billion cubic meters of water in a reservoir of 1.800 square km, When its 16 turbines are powered up, Ethiopian engineers say with planned installed capacity of 6,000 MW. it could produce enough energy to meet the demands of Ethiopia with even some excess to export to neighborin~ Kenya and South Sudan.
文摘THEtale of South Sudan in 2014 read like a tragedy： civil war broke out in December 2013, more than 10,O00 were killed, and at least 120,000 people became homeless. The economy took its cue from these tragic events and nosedived. A conflict resulting from a misunderstanding within the ruling Sudan People＇s Liberation Movement led to a countrywide war, pitting soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir＇s government against rebels supporting his former Vice President Riek Machar.
文摘AFRICA＇S storyline for 2014 was mainly dominated by tragic tales： Ebola, conflict and terrorist attacks Still, other developments like growing ties with China and glimmers of economic growth provided positive signs for the continent.
文摘DESPITE the fact that East Africa is widely considered one of the most volatile regions on the continent, fraught with wars, terror attacks and refugee influxes, not all commentators forecast doom and gloom.
文摘win Nairobi. Kenya, on the last day of January. A group of the Central Africans met to talk about peace efforts and it was a strange mix. Moustapha Saboune, a former member of the Central African Republic （CAR） militia Seleka, the Muslim-majority rebel alliance that overthrew the government in 2013, led other former militiamen. Members of Anti-balaka, the umbrella of Christian-majority vigilante groups resisting the Seleka, were also present. It was the first time the two warring sides met since religious violence broke out in the country two years ago.
文摘When China Southern Airlines touches down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on August 5,it will be the first time a Chinese airline has made a direct journey to the African continent,heralding a new era in aviation.The flight is expected to operate three times a week from China’s southerncity of Guangzhou to the Kenyan capital and offer an alternative service for Kenyan travelers.
文摘AT first, they thought it would be contained. The world looked on as the feeble healthcare systems in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea fought a losing battle against the world＇s deadliest Ebola outbreak in histo- ry. The disease flared up. infecting more, killing more and reaching Nigeria and Senegal. Foreigners started to flee. neighbors closed borders and countries far from the West African region started to ban flights from the impacted countries. It was all a mad scramble.
文摘ORDINARY citizens are in a somber mood, government officials look for answers and the business community counts its losses. The dark clouds of terroF ism still hang over Kenya following the black Saturday of September 21. 2013.
文摘KENYA＇S first mega thoroughfare, the Nairobi- Thika Superhighway. was completed just two years ago. The $360-mi/lion project was constructed by Chinese companies, with funding in part provided by the African Development Fund. the Kenyan Government and the Export-Import Bank of China. The journey that took com- muters two hours struggling through the traffic between Nairobi and Thika town takes 20 minutes today.
文摘MOHAMMED Affey, the Special Envoy for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development （IGAD）, has been keen on seeing a better Somalia ever since he was appointed late in December 2013. Yet images of spindly limbs, deep-set eyes and distended stomachs could return if no one takes heed of warnings by humanitarian agencies. ＂As IGAD, we are working hard to ensure we don＇t see these incidents again.＂ he told ChinAfrica. As Special Envoy, Affey. a former Kenyan ambassador, is tasked with ~ reporting to IGAD on the path to reconstruction of Soma- lia. That reconstruction though is hampered by incessant famine in the country.
文摘THE China-Africa relationship is more often than not associated with business. The image of this business can vary from Chinese contractors in brown overalls tightening girders on new superhighways, to Chinese ex- ecutives in black suits making deals with African govern- ments and traders operating retail shops in rural villages. At any given moment, there are at least 250 Chinese-led projects underway in Africa. be it oil. infrastructure con- struction or real estate.
