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An independent African think-tank advancing peaceful, mutually beneficial and dynamic South-South relations

Joined June 2025
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Our Founding Fellows @RonnieKulabako (L) and @mubarakUG (R) recently called on H.E. Mr. Wu Guangrong (C), the Chinese ambassador to Uganda. They welcomed him to Uganda and Africa.
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ZERO-TARIFF POLICY What African agricultural and food products qualify under China's expanded 'Green lanes' arrangement? 1/5 Fruits
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What do African leaders think of the zero-tariff treatment extended to imports from 53 African countries by China? afbri.org
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AFRICAN ENERGY SECURITY The Gulf crisis has hit developing countries especially hard, with fuel shortages driving inflation and curtailing growth. This thread examines the different measures African countries are taking to achieve sustainable energy security. 1/4 Solar
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China has just opened its doors wider to African cashews That's what zero-tariff promise in action is delivering real benefits for Africa afbri.org/
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OPEN BORDERS More African countries should end visa restrictions or adopt faster visa issuance for Africans. This infographic argues why Visa-free access is a step in the right direction. afbri.org
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Zambia's fertilizer revolution begins. afbri.org/
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Uganda is making a major push into the Chinese market at the 4th Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo 2026. Led by its embassy in China and backed by Ugandan enterprises, the country is showcasing its tourism potential and high-quality products.
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Coffee time! Starting July 20, China opens its doors to all quarantine-compliant coffee from every African nation with diplomatic ties, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The message is clear: we want more of Africa's world-beating coffee, tariff-free.
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Ebola: China sends epidemic experts to DR Congo A group of medical experts left Beijing for deployment to DRC to work with their local counterparts to contain an Ebola outbreak in the north east. afbri.org
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Nigerian bovine bone chips are now entering the Chinese market duty-free opening fresh opportunities for exporters, farmers, processors, and rural communities.#chinazerotarrifspolicy afbri.org
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The development highlights the growing momentum in China-Nigeria trade cooperation and demonstrates how expanded market access can create real economic value across Africa’s agricultural value chains. afbri.org
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