China: Africa’s Most Reliable Companion
on Africa’s Path to Development

By: Our Reporter

Development is an inalienable right of all countries, not a privilege of a few. Recently, Chinese Premier Li Qiang solemnly declared at the High-level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative hosted by China at the United Nations Headquarters that China as a responsible major developing country, will not seek new special and differential treatment in current and future negotiations at the WTO. This is a proactive step that China takes in support of the multilateral trading system, and a significant move to implement the Global Development Initiative and Global Governance Initiative.

The tariff wars initiated by the United States have seriously undermined global trade and economic order, posing serious challenges to the development of all countries, especially in the Global South. As the world’s second-largest economy, China actively defends the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, firmly upholds the multilateral trading system, so that it can better focus on development issues and help bridge the development gap between the Global North and South. As the largest developing country and the continent with the highest concentration of developing countries in the world respectively, China and Africa are both vital members of the Global South. China is willing to work with Africa to effectively implement the Global Development Initiative and to be the most reliable companion on Africa’s path to development.

China practices the principle of inclusive and universal benefits through an open market, expanding vast space for Africa’s development. A universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization is vital for developing countries. Some developed countries are unwilling to fulfill their commitments on development financing and have even withdrawn funding from international development institutions.

At the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit held last September, President Xi Jinping announced zero tariff treatment on products with 100% tariff lines for all least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African countries. In June this year, China extended the zero-tariff treatment to cover 100% of tariff lines for all 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China. From January to July 2025, China’s imports from Africa’s least developed countries reached 39.66 billion USD, with a year-on-year increase of 10.2%.

The facts prove that China’s proactive unilateral market opening measures will strongly drive the industrial development, promote employment growth and accelerate poverty reduction in Africa.

China shares advanced and practical technology to strengthen the core support for Africa’s innovative development. In a context where global technological barriers are increasingly prominent and key resources are concentrated in a few developed countries and multinational tech giants, “Intelligent Manufacturing in China” has enriched global supply, making previously inaccessible technology available.

At the AI Action Summit held in Paris in February, China signed the Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet together with other 60 countries and international organizations. Represented by Deepseek, Chinese AI models have broken the monopoly of Western tech giants through open-source modes, initiating an “AI democratizatio” process.

The supply of China’s advanced and practical technology promotes bridging the digital and artificial intelligence gaps, further empowering African industries and people, providing transformative power to Africa’s leapfrog development.

China provides green transition solutions to support a long-term future for Africa’s sustainable development. Possessing the world’s richest green resources such as solar and wind power, Africa remains one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. China actively shares green transition solutions with Africa. The Blue Line built by a Chinese company provides green and convenient public transportation to Lagos residents. Major projects built by Chinese enterprises, such as Morocco’s Noor III and II Concentrated Solar Power Project and South Africa’s De Aar Wind Power Project, have illuminated millions of homes across Africa and lit the path to sustainable development. China’s new energy vehicles are rapidly entering the African market, offering new options to improve urban air quality.

China’s green development solutions have helped Africa avoid the old path of “polluting first, cleanup later” at the early stage of its industrialization, paving the way toward a more resilient and sustainable future.

China supplies quality and affordable products to firmly support African livelihoods. From home appliances and clothing that improve the quality of life, to smartphones and base station equipment ensuring communication, as well as machinery and transport equipment supporting infrastructure development, “Made in China” is becoming deeply and comprehensively integrated into the daily lives of the African people.

These Chinese products meet Africans’ pursuit of better life while effectively reducing the cost of improving livelihoods and industrial development, providing a foundation for meeting basic needs and improving life quality, thus injecting sustained momentum into Africa’s economic and social development.

In his speech on the African Union Day, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, called for building an Africa where every African can thrive in dignity and hope. China firmly believes that global prosperity and stability cannot be achieved when the rich get richer and the poor poorer. Regardless of international uncertainties, China will uphold the UN-centered international system, stick to multilateralism and free trade, strive to build an open world economy, and provide robust support for Africa’s development as a true friend walking hand in hand on Africa’s path to development .

China: Africa’s Most Reliable Companion
on Africa’s Path to Development

Police recover body of kidnapped Abuja man in Kachia, Kaduna State

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kaduna State Police Command has discovered of a body identified as that of a man earlier kidnapped in Abuja, found with gunshot wounds along Kabode Road in Kachia Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported on Oct. 21 by Halilu Ayuba, the Village Head of Iseme Kachia, who resides at Unguwan Kuyafa in Kachia.

According to the sources , one Jamilu Danazumi of Kabode Village discovered the body around noon while traveling to Kachia. The deceased was found with a fatal bullet wound on his chest, near the Nigerian Army Exercise Camp along Kabode Road.

A piece of paper containing two phone numbers was recovered from the victim’s pocket. When contacted, the numbers were traced to his relatives, who disclosed that he had been kidnapped at Bukwa Village, Abuja, on Oct. 2, 2025.

Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security agencies visited the scene and the victim was rushed to General Hospital Kachia, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

The body was later deposited at the hospital morgue, while one empty shell of AK-47 ammunition was recovered at the scene as evidence.

Police say relatives of the deceased have been contacted and that investigation is ongoing to track down the perpetrators.

Police recover body of kidnapped Abuja man in Kachia, Kaduna State

Free Nnamdi Kanu: NCoS Warns Protesters to Stay Clear of Correctional Facilities

By: Michael Mike

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all correctional centres across the country a Red Zone that protesters should stay clear of in the proposed Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest.

The spokesman of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar in a statement on Sunday said:

“In light of the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, calling for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the public is hereby informed that all correctional centres are declared as Red Zones.

“The Nigerian Correctional Service reiterates that correctional centres are restricted areas and anyone who has no official business therein should stay off to avoid any untoward incidents or security breaches.

“The Service urges all citizens to exercise caution and cooperate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and safe environment for everyone. it is equally important to respect restricted areas such as correctional facilities.”

Free Nnamdi Kanu: NCoS Warns Protesters to Stay Clear of Correctional Facilities