How new Silk Road will cement China as major trading partner for Africa: Mombasa passenger station using Chinese-built and funded trains. EPA/Daniel IrunguIn 138 BC China took its first step towards global connectivity with the establishment of the historical Silk Road. Zhang Qian was sent by Emperor Wudi to Central Asia to establish trade relationships. His historic missions … [Read more...] about How new Silk Road will cement China as major trading partner for Africa | The Conversation
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Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
Democracy in peril: Burundi's referendum will cement Nkurunziza's grip on power: A sign at a candlelit vigil tells the story of a country sliding further into authoritarianism. DAI KUROKAWA/EPAThe citizens of Burundi, the small country in Central Africa that borders Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are about to vote in a controversial referendum. The … [Read more...] about Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries
2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries: Following continuous increase in its production capacity, foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc (www.Dangote.com) has finally ended the era of Nigeria’s dependence on importation as the company exported 0.4 million tons of the product to other countries in … [Read more...] about 2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries
ECA and FAO cement relationship with MoU for improved cooperation
ECA and FAO cement relationship with MoU for improved cooperation: Acting Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok, of the Economic Commission for Africa on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ECA and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) providing a framework for strategic collaboration between the two UN entities in areas including sustainable … [Read more...] about ECA and FAO cement relationship with MoU for improved cooperation
