The Chinese state-owned construction company that built the 752km Ethiopia-Djibouti railway formally turned over control of the railway to the two host governments. The handover took place on Friday at a ceremony in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
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Standard Bank is considering providing substantial financing to Chinese firms that promote a green ethos to expand their presence in Africa, as there is a growing demand on the continent for sustainable consumption and production technologies. | China Xinhua News

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Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament approved a $49 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (CHEXIM) that will help one of the world’s least electrified countries marginally increase its electricity generation.
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'It is pivotal for Africa’s partners outside of China to strategically reposition themselves to capitalize on development opportunities or market gaps that align with their expertise.' - Pam Carslake
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Given the immense mineral riches in Africa, the extractive industry in Africa is, naturally, a global focal point.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Journalists, students and working fact-checkers who fight dis/misinformation on the continent are invited to enter Africa Check's 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards, now in its 11th year.

🗓️ Deadline: 14 July.
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ICYMI: Global Investigative Journalism Network invites reporters across the globe, with little to no experience, to apply for an upcoming introductory training course that will equip them with the skills necessary to navigate the intricacies of investigative journalism.

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💫 Earth Journalism Network & Stanley Center for Peace and Security invite applications for the 2024 #ClimateChange Media Partnership Fellowships.

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NEW: More than 735 journalism students, 556 journalists and 123 educators have already benefited from projects launched in 10 journalism schools in Africa as part of an initiative to strengthen the resilience of journalism training on the continent.

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Uganda is aiming to revive copper and cobalt extraction at the Kilembe mines near the Congo border to meet global demand for minerals like cobalt for electric vehicle batteries. Kei Emmanuel Duku detailed this report | via Dialogue Earth

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Ghana's recent discovery of lithium in commercial quantities has raised concerns about the potential for a second 'gold curse' in the country's mining economy. Jonas Nyabor via Dialogue Earth .

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Kenya faces issues with the legacy of Vaal diam Resources, a Canadian miner and residents who were displaced from Nguluku village due to a land deal between government and Vaaldiam Resources. Asha carried out this report.

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NEWSLETTER: The WCJ's April newsletter is out - read about the workshop on psychological first aid for first responders held with University of Tulsa's Prof Elana Newman, see the latest opportunities, and much more.

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Today, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, honouring and celebrating the vital role of journalists in promoting transparency, accountability, and democracy globally. #WorldPressFreedomDay2024

China's Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Corporation has outlined its expansion strategy, which includes a substantial investment of $400 million in Egypt over the next five years. It plans to operate its first plant in Egypt by the end of this year. | Zawya

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Diplomats from China and the African Union met this past week as part of a regular dialogue focused on human rights. African Union officials gently raised the issue of Chinese treatment of local workers during the talks.
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APPLY: MiCT - Media in Cooperation and Transition invites African journalists covering climate change to apply for a hybrid conference about climate reporting on the continent.

🗓️ World Press Day, 3 May, 2024.

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On April 26, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong attended and addressed the Freedom Day reception hosted by the Embassy of South Africa in China. He congratulated #SA on its 30th anniversary and spoke highly of its achievements and contribution to world prosperity & stability.