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Jan
14
2024
By The African Mirror
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to travel to Africa in Jan

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to travel to Africa in Jan

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CHINA'S foreign minister Wang Yi will travel to Africa and visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire from January 13-18, China's foreign ministry said. The visit will mark the 34th consecutive year in which the foreign minister has gone to Africa for their first overseas trip of the year, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference. Wang will also visit Brazil and Jamaica from January 18-22, Mao added.
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Apr
03
2023
By The African Mirror
US VP Kamala Harris announces Tanzania trade boost

US VP Kamala Harris announces Tanzania trade boost

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NUZULACK DAUSEN U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to boost trade with and investment in Tanzania during a visit there, part of an African tour aimed at strengthening ties with a continent where China and Russia increasingly hold sway. Harris started her trip on Sunday in Ghana before flying late on Wednesday to Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam, where she met President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The two women gave short statements to the media before going into a longer session of private talks. "Working together, it is our shared goal to increase economic investment in Tanzania and strengthen…
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Mar
28
2023
By The African Mirror
Kamala Harris Africa Tour: As US, allies and competitors seek steady alliances, a unique opportunity for Africa?

Kamala Harris Africa Tour: As US, allies and competitors seek steady alliances, a unique opportunity for Africa?

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SETH ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY AFRICA finds itself in the middle of a growing diplomatic vortex as the United States and its Western allies ramp up efforts to counterbalance the expanding clout of China and Russia. India, Turkey and Middle Eastern countries are also in the mix as US vice president Kamala Harris embarks on a week-long tour of Africa, with U.S. President Joe Biden planning to visit Africa later this year. Regional analysts suggest the increased visibility of the US in Africa is part of a strategic pushback against Beijing and Moscow. Aly-Khan Satchu, Economist and CEO of the…
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Feb
23
2023
By The African Mirror
Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour

Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour

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U.S. first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia on the first stop on a five-day Africa tour, part of a push by the United States to strengthen its ties on the continent. Biden landed at the airport in Namibia's capital Windhoek on Wednesday afternoon before heading to Heroes' Acre, a war memorial, with the first lady of Namibia. Her trip will focus on education, health and empowering youth and women, she said in a statement on social media. After Namibia she will go to Kenya where she will hear from those affected by drought and food insecurity, she said.…
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Mar
05
2023
By The African Mirror
Macron ends Africa tour with wish for fair reset of ties

Macron ends Africa tour with wish for fair reset of ties

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ELIZABETH PINEAU EMMANUEL Macron shared his vision of a renewed partnership with Africa in which it stands equal with France, as he concluded a tour where he has sought to dispel France's image as an arrogant former colonial power whilst bidding for future influence. The French President held talks on Saturday with President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which this week saw several small-scale protests - signs of rising anti-French sentiment in parts of Francophone Africa. At a joint press conference, Macron acknowledged France was among foreign powers jostling for influence in Africa but said he…
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Jan
28
2023
By The African Mirror
Yellen says she discussed Russia sanctions in every stop on Africa tour

Yellen says she discussed Russia sanctions in every stop on Africa tour

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ANDREA SHALAL U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she had discussed economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine at every stop on her Africa tour and she was hopeful an agreement on the next Russian oil price cap could be reached soon. Yellen is wrapping up a three-country visit to Africa that is aimed at deepening U.S. economic ties with the continent and countering China's long dominance of trade and lending with many African nations. In comments to reporters during a visit to the South African coal-mining province of Mpumalanga, Yellen said the United States was "in the middle of…
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