Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national e...Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national efforts to advance ecological civilization.展开更多
SOUTH AFRICAFilm on Mandela＇s Life PremieresA film that chronicles the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela was premiered recently, stirring emotional memories of the anti-apartheid icon. The film, e...SOUTH AFRICAFilm on Mandela＇s Life PremieresA film that chronicles the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela was premiered recently, stirring emotional memories of the anti-apartheid icon. The film, entitled Mandela： Long Walk to Freedom, is based on his autobiography. Many of South Africa＇s well-known politicians and business people showed up to watch the film＇s premiere. Mandela,展开更多
CHINA Further Enhance Cooperation China and Kenya in August announced to establish a comprehensive and cooperative partnership featuring equality,mutual trust and mutual benefit.The announcement was made during talks ...CHINA Further Enhance Cooperation China and Kenya in August announced to establish a comprehensive and cooperative partnership featuring equality,mutual trust and mutual benefit.The announcement was made during talks held between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his visiting Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta in Beijing.Xi highlighted the traditional friendship between the two peoples,noting that Kenyatta＇s visit to China was the first meeting between the two presidents.展开更多
SOUTH AFRICATransformation of Economy South African President Jacob Zuma said in January that the African National Congress is committed to transforming the economy so as to eliminate poverty, unemployment and in- equ...SOUTH AFRICATransformation of Economy South African President Jacob Zuma said in January that the African National Congress is committed to transforming the economy so as to eliminate poverty, unemployment and in- equality in the country. Zuma said his party is fighting hard to remove the legacy of apartheid, and decisive action is required to change economic patterns. South Africa is facing daunt- ing challenges in poverty, unemployment and inequality.展开更多
CHINA Combustible IceChina has succeeded in collecting samples of combustible ice in the South China Sea, a major breakthrough that may lead to a global energy revolution, Minister of Land and Resources Jiang Daming s...CHINA Combustible IceChina has succeeded in collecting samples of combustible ice in the South China Sea, a major breakthrough that may lead to a global energy revolution, Minister of Land and Resources Jiang Daming said on May 18. This is China＇s first success in mining combustible ice at sea, after nearly two decades of research and exploration.展开更多
CHINAArt ConnectionTanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete （left） receives a photo album from Wang Gangyi, Vice President of China International Publishing Group （CIPG） at the African Art Village in Beijing＇s T...CHINAArt ConnectionTanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete （left） receives a photo album from Wang Gangyi, Vice President of China International Publishing Group （CIPG） at the African Art Village in Beijing＇s Tongzhou District. This album commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Tanzania diplomatic relations was produced by BEIJING REVIEW under CIPG.展开更多
WEST AFRICAEbola Virus PanicThe deadly Ebola virus disease carrying a fatality rate of up to 90 percent has recently plagued countries in West Africa, the first time the disease has been detected in the region. Figure...WEST AFRICAEbola Virus PanicThe deadly Ebola virus disease carrying a fatality rate of up to 90 percent has recently plagued countries in West Africa, the first time the disease has been detected in the region. Figures as of April 12 show 157 people had been infected with the Ebola virus in Guinea, 101 of whom died.展开更多
SOUTH AFRICACheap Drug for AIDSSouth Africa broke new ground in April when Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the launch of an affordable three-in-one anti-retroviral drug for AIDS patients, The new once-a-day...SOUTH AFRICACheap Drug for AIDSSouth Africa broke new ground in April when Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the launch of an affordable three-in-one anti-retroviral drug for AIDS patients, The new once-a-day pill will cost only 89 rand （$10） per month and may be the cheapest AIDS treatment yet.展开更多
Youth DevelopmentChina released a detailed 10-year youth development plan on April 13, vowing to provide better education, employment and healthcare for the nation＇s youth. ＂Youth＂ in the context of the plan releas...Youth DevelopmentChina released a detailed 10-year youth development plan on April 13, vowing to provide better education, employment and healthcare for the nation＇s youth. ＂Youth＂ in the context of the plan released by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council refers to those aged from 14 to 35.展开更多
RWANDA, UGANDA ＆ CONGO Sustainable Gorilla ConservationOfficials from Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo （DRC） on April 5 met in Kigali to discuss cooperation on sustainable con servation of endang...RWANDA, UGANDA ＆ CONGO Sustainable Gorilla ConservationOfficials from Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo （DRC） on April 5 met in Kigali to discuss cooperation on sustainable con servation of endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif.展开更多
CHINA Rural Reform Prioritized Chinese authorities put rural issues on their top agenda for an 11th consecutive year in their first policy document of 2014.Issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Chi...CHINA Rural Reform Prioritized Chinese authorities put rural issues on their top agenda for an 11th consecutive year in their first policy document of 2014.Issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and State Council every year and having been dubbed the No.1 Central Document,展开更多
SOUTH AFRICASuccessful Tourism DestinationSouth African Government recently announced that the nation＇s tourism growth outstripped the world average last year,
Uganda facilities, according to a recent survey carried out by HIV/AIDS activ- ists. The study, which was conducted in 24 districts, revealed that there has been a scarcity of HIV test kits in both private and public ...Uganda facilities, according to a recent survey carried out by HIV/AIDS activ- ists. The study, which was conducted in 24 districts, revealed that there has been a scarcity of HIV test kits in both private and public health facilities for the last three months. ＂HIV testing is a critical entry point to treatment access,展开更多
The 2014 World Economic Forum （WEF） on Africa closed on May 9 in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, attracting investment worth more than $68 billion. The funds are targeted at projects that would foster agriculture and...The 2014 World Economic Forum （WEF） on Africa closed on May 9 in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, attracting investment worth more than $68 billion. The funds are targeted at projects that would foster agriculture and improve infrastructure, education, skill development and information technology, among others, said WEF Managing Director Philipp Rosier.展开更多
CHINA Xi＇s Middle East VisitChinese President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran from January 19 to 23, highlighting China＇s constructive role in promoting peace and development in the region. The visit...CHINA Xi＇s Middle East VisitChinese President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran from January 19 to 23, highlighting China＇s constructive role in promoting peace and development in the region. The visit rein-forced Beijing＇s time-honored friendship with the three countries and deepened mutual trust, pragmatic cooperation and cultural exchanges for common development.展开更多
CHINA Pacing UrbanizationChina is Iikely to roll out a blueprint this year to guide the country＇s urbanization process to advance in an ＂orderly and healthy＂ way, according to the National Development and Reform Co...CHINA Pacing UrbanizationChina is Iikely to roll out a blueprint this year to guide the country＇s urbanization process to advance in an ＂orderly and healthy＂ way, according to the National Development and Reform Commission （NDRC）. The NDRC is coordinating related authorities to compile the blueprint.展开更多
AFRICAAdapting to Climate ChangeIn December 2012, the UN launched a new initiative to sup- port communities across Africa that are adapting to the impact of climate change. If left unaddressed, environmental changes c...AFRICAAdapting to Climate ChangeIn December 2012, the UN launched a new initiative to sup- port communities across Africa that are adapting to the impact of climate change. If left unaddressed, environmental changes could have major consequences for peoples＇ lives and liveli- hoods. The UN Environment Program has set up an information portal, the Africa Adaptation Knowledge Network, to serve as a hub for knowledge, research, successful initiatives and collabo- rative partnerships on climate change adaptation. The idea is to build on efforts taking place around Africa to mobilize existing knowledge and provide robust solutions. CA展开更多
Findi.ng Education, Hope in CaltoAfter a brief summer holiday, around 30 children came back to attend the African Hope Learning Center＇s summer school on June 20, coinciding with World Refugee Day. Founded in 1998, t...Findi.ng Education, Hope in CaltoAfter a brief summer holiday, around 30 children came back to attend the African Hope Learning Center＇s summer school on June 20, coinciding with World Refugee Day. Founded in 1998, the center provides displaced African children in Cairo primary and high school education, as well as lunch, often the only meal of the day for many of them. It now caters to 500 students, most of whom are refugee children from Africa. The majority of the 49 staff members are also Africans. Struggling to survive against a mounting funds crunch, the center recently held a series of fundraisers to raise awareness of African refugees in Cairo.展开更多
China and South Africa pledged to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership in the newera on July 24. During the talks in Pre toria between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpa...China and South Africa pledged to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership in the newera on July 24. During the talks in Pre toria between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, the two leaders agreed to strengthen high level exchanges, deepen political mutual trust.展开更多
Affordable Air Travel Pan-African low-cost airline Fastjet has signed a memorandum of understand- ing with Kenyan airline Jetlink to create a joint venture that will give a platform for the launch of the Fastjet brand...Affordable Air Travel Pan-African low-cost airline Fastjet has signed a memorandum of understand- ing with Kenyan airline Jetlink to create a joint venture that will give a platform for the launch of the Fastjet brand in Kenya. According to Fastjet CEO Ed Winter launching operations is an important step toward Fastjet becoming a pan-African airline, offering safe, reliable and afford- able air travel to more and more people. Jetlink was launched in 2004 and has traffic rights to all domestic destinations inKenya, as well as a number of regional destinations.展开更多
文摘Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national efforts to advance ecological civilization.
文摘SOUTH AFRICAFilm on Mandela＇s Life PremieresA film that chronicles the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela was premiered recently, stirring emotional memories of the anti-apartheid icon. The film, entitled Mandela： Long Walk to Freedom, is based on his autobiography. Many of South Africa＇s well-known politicians and business people showed up to watch the film＇s premiere. Mandela,
文摘CHINA Further Enhance Cooperation China and Kenya in August announced to establish a comprehensive and cooperative partnership featuring equality,mutual trust and mutual benefit.The announcement was made during talks held between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his visiting Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta in Beijing.Xi highlighted the traditional friendship between the two peoples,noting that Kenyatta＇s visit to China was the first meeting between the two presidents.
文摘SOUTH AFRICATransformation of Economy South African President Jacob Zuma said in January that the African National Congress is committed to transforming the economy so as to eliminate poverty, unemployment and in- equality in the country. Zuma said his party is fighting hard to remove the legacy of apartheid, and decisive action is required to change economic patterns. South Africa is facing daunt- ing challenges in poverty, unemployment and inequality.
文摘CHINA Combustible IceChina has succeeded in collecting samples of combustible ice in the South China Sea, a major breakthrough that may lead to a global energy revolution, Minister of Land and Resources Jiang Daming said on May 18. This is China＇s first success in mining combustible ice at sea, after nearly two decades of research and exploration.
文摘CHINAArt ConnectionTanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete （left） receives a photo album from Wang Gangyi, Vice President of China International Publishing Group （CIPG） at the African Art Village in Beijing＇s Tongzhou District. This album commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Tanzania diplomatic relations was produced by BEIJING REVIEW under CIPG.
文摘WEST AFRICAEbola Virus PanicThe deadly Ebola virus disease carrying a fatality rate of up to 90 percent has recently plagued countries in West Africa, the first time the disease has been detected in the region. Figures as of April 12 show 157 people had been infected with the Ebola virus in Guinea, 101 of whom died.
文摘SOUTH AFRICACheap Drug for AIDSSouth Africa broke new ground in April when Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the launch of an affordable three-in-one anti-retroviral drug for AIDS patients, The new once-a-day pill will cost only 89 rand （$10） per month and may be the cheapest AIDS treatment yet.
文摘Youth DevelopmentChina released a detailed 10-year youth development plan on April 13, vowing to provide better education, employment and healthcare for the nation＇s youth. ＂Youth＂ in the context of the plan released by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council refers to those aged from 14 to 35.
文摘RWANDA, UGANDA ＆ CONGO Sustainable Gorilla ConservationOfficials from Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo （DRC） on April 5 met in Kigali to discuss cooperation on sustainable con servation of endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif.
文摘CHINA Rural Reform Prioritized Chinese authorities put rural issues on their top agenda for an 11th consecutive year in their first policy document of 2014.Issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and State Council every year and having been dubbed the No.1 Central Document,
文摘SOUTH AFRICASuccessful Tourism DestinationSouth African Government recently announced that the nation＇s tourism growth outstripped the world average last year,
文摘Uganda facilities, according to a recent survey carried out by HIV/AIDS activ- ists. The study, which was conducted in 24 districts, revealed that there has been a scarcity of HIV test kits in both private and public health facilities for the last three months. ＂HIV testing is a critical entry point to treatment access,
文摘The 2014 World Economic Forum （WEF） on Africa closed on May 9 in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, attracting investment worth more than $68 billion. The funds are targeted at projects that would foster agriculture and improve infrastructure, education, skill development and information technology, among others, said WEF Managing Director Philipp Rosier.
文摘CHINA Xi＇s Middle East VisitChinese President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran from January 19 to 23, highlighting China＇s constructive role in promoting peace and development in the region. The visit rein-forced Beijing＇s time-honored friendship with the three countries and deepened mutual trust, pragmatic cooperation and cultural exchanges for common development.
文摘CHINA Pacing UrbanizationChina is Iikely to roll out a blueprint this year to guide the country＇s urbanization process to advance in an ＂orderly and healthy＂ way, according to the National Development and Reform Commission （NDRC）. The NDRC is coordinating related authorities to compile the blueprint.
文摘AFRICAAdapting to Climate ChangeIn December 2012, the UN launched a new initiative to sup- port communities across Africa that are adapting to the impact of climate change. If left unaddressed, environmental changes could have major consequences for peoples＇ lives and liveli- hoods. The UN Environment Program has set up an information portal, the Africa Adaptation Knowledge Network, to serve as a hub for knowledge, research, successful initiatives and collabo- rative partnerships on climate change adaptation. The idea is to build on efforts taking place around Africa to mobilize existing knowledge and provide robust solutions. CA
文摘Findi.ng Education, Hope in CaltoAfter a brief summer holiday, around 30 children came back to attend the African Hope Learning Center＇s summer school on June 20, coinciding with World Refugee Day. Founded in 1998, the center provides displaced African children in Cairo primary and high school education, as well as lunch, often the only meal of the day for many of them. It now caters to 500 students, most of whom are refugee children from Africa. The majority of the 49 staff members are also Africans. Struggling to survive against a mounting funds crunch, the center recently held a series of fundraisers to raise awareness of African refugees in Cairo.
文摘China and South Africa pledged to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership in the newera on July 24. During the talks in Pre toria between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, the two leaders agreed to strengthen high level exchanges, deepen political mutual trust.
文摘Affordable Air Travel Pan-African low-cost airline Fastjet has signed a memorandum of understand- ing with Kenyan airline Jetlink to create a joint venture that will give a platform for the launch of the Fastjet brand in Kenya. According to Fastjet CEO Ed Winter launching operations is an important step toward Fastjet becoming a pan-African airline, offering safe, reliable and afford- able air travel to more and more people. Jetlink was launched in 2004 and has traffic rights to all domestic destinations inKenya, as well as a number of regional destinations.
