AU Chair Youssouf on China-Africa 70th Anniversary & People Exchanges
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf talks China-Africa’s 70th anniversary, shared growth, and why people-to-people exchanges are vital for youth and global cooperation in 2026.
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AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf talks China-Africa’s 70th anniversary, shared growth, and why people-to-people exchanges are vital for youth and global cooperation in 2026.
China vows to back Somalia’s sovereignty and unity, opposes any ‘Somaliland’-Taiwan collusion, and invites President Mohamud to the China-Arab States Summit.
Chinese FM Wang Yi kicks off 2026 visit in Addis Ababa, celebrating 70 years of China-Africa friendship and pledging continued solidarity for shared modernization.
The 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges kicked off at AU headquarters, calling for deeper cultural, educational, and youth ties to foster mutual learning.
Chinese FM Wang Yi visits Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania & Lesotho to deepen 70-year China-Africa ties, boost trade, and launch the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
Zanzibar’s first flyover, built by CCECC of mainland China, opened on January 6, enhancing transport, tourism and trade for sustainable development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter on Jan 8, 2026, to kick off the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, which aims to strengthen cultural and youth connections across regions.
In early 2026, China kicks off its diplomatic calendar in Africa—highlighting shared history, strategic ties and a new Year of People-to-People Exchanges to boost Global South solidarity.
China and Africa step into a new era of cooperation in 2026, boosting security, trade, and health through tech-driven partnerships.
Chinese FM Wang Yi visits four African nations Jan 7–12 to launch the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and celebrate 70 years of ties.