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China Strengthens Ties with Africa, Promotes Growth Initiatives

1/9/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo traces a 1970s Chinese agricultural-aid legacy to a friendship with China, which Vice-Prime Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba says promotes growth.
During a visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said he aims to strengthen ties with Africa, emphasizing respect.
Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman Abdi welcomed the initiative.
Nigerian leader Julius Ihonvbere praised China's modernization model and its impact on Africa via education and infrastructure.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo traces a 1970s Chinese agricultural-aid legacy to a friendship with China, which Vice-Prime Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba says promotes growth.
During a visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said he aims to strengthen ties with Africa, emphasizing respect.
Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman Abdi welcomed the initiative.
Nigerian leader Julius Ihonvbere praised China's modernization model and its impact on Africa via education and infrastructure.