diplomacy&development

President Xi Jinping meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Egypt will strengthen coordination and collaboration with China in international and regional affairs, so as to safeguard the common interests of developing countries. President Xi Jinping met on  the afternoon of August 30, 2025,   at the Tianjin Guest House with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who was in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025. President Xi noted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, and China-Egypt relations are now at their best in history. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic ties. The two sides should take it as an opportunity to steer the bilateral relationship toward the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era, add new impetus to China-Arab and China-Africa relations, and make greater contributions t...

Son Excellence Vasyl Hamianin,  Ambassadeur d’Ukraine en RDC et son collaborateur Mr.  Rodion Semeniuk lors de la  commémoration de  l’indépendance de l’Ukraine à Kinshasa, RDC     L’Ambassade d’Ukraine en République Démocratique du Congo a commémoré lors d’une réception dans ses locaux situés dans la commune de la Gombe à Kinshasa ce Jeudi 28 Août 2025, la journée de l’indépendance de l’Ukraine.   La soirée a connu la participation des diverses personnalités de différentes couches sociales et politiques congolaises, venue compatir avec les ukrainiens à l’occasion de cette soirée de mémoire collective. Prenant la parole lors de cette cérémonie, l’Ambassadeur d’Ukraine en RDC, Son Excellence Vasyl Hamianin a déclaré « Je ne peux pas appeler ça une célébration, c’est une journée très importante pour toute l’humanité, pour tout le monde et tous les pays, bien sûr pour votre pays, pour mon pays, pour la RDC et pour l’Ukraine. ». Le diplomat...

La troisième édition de cet événement sera axée sur les projets d'industrialisation. Les organisateurs du Forum DRC-Africa Battery Metals ont confirmé que S.E. Fifi Masuka Saini, gouverneur de la province de Lualaba en République démocratique du Congo, prendra la parole lors de cet événement qui se tiendra du 29 au 30 septembre à Kolwezi. La gouverneur Masuka Saini prononcera le discours de bienvenue lors de la séance d'ouverture le 29 septembre. S.E. Fifi Masuka Saini est considérée comme une personnalité éminente et influente dans le pays. Elle a marqué son mandat de gouverneur de la province de Lualaba par diverses réalisations importantes qui ont contribué au développement et au bien-être de la région. Tirer parti des intérêts étrangers Le thème de la troisième édition de cet événement est « Tirer parti de l'intérêt étranger pour les minéraux critiques afin de stimuler l'économie du pays ». Le Forum DRC-Africa Battery Metals offre des informations et des contacts in...

(l-r) Mr. Ryuhei YOSHIKAWA, Director, Eco Infrastructure, Chemical Business, Kao Corporation; Solomon Quaynor, VP for Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialization, AfDB; Mr. Yoichi MIYAMOTO, President of Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development Association (JAIDA) and Senior Advisor of Shimizu Corporation; Mr. Kazuya OSAKO, Managing Officer and Director, International Civil Engineering Division, Shimizu Corporation; Mr. Tadashi OBAYASHI, General Manager, General Planning Department, THE NIPPON ROAD CO., LTD.; Mr. Marco Yamaguchi, Manager, Transport and Logistics Division, AfDB The LoI will formalize a framework for mutual cooperation, information and knowledge sharing, as well as the exploration of co-financing opportunities for sustainable infrastructure solutions across Africa. The African Development Bank ( www.AfDB.org ) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)with the Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and The Nippon Road Co Ltd to advance cooperation in the deployment of in...

The rating reflects JCR’s assessment of Afreximbank’s strong strategic positioning, robust risk management framework, consistent profitability, prudent liquidity policies and resilient capital base. Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) ( www.Afreximbank.com ) A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook. The rating reflects JCR’s assessment of Afreximbank’s strong strategic positioning, robust risk management framework, consistent profitability, prudent liquidity policies and resilient capital base. JCR also noted the Bank’s important role in supporting trade finance and economic development across Africa and the Caribbean. The rating agency stated that it expects Afreximbank’s rating to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months, despite external macroeconomic challenges and potential pressures in its operating environment. Reacting to the announcement, Mr. Denys Denya, Afreximbank’s Senior Executive Vice President, said the ...

  Dr. Roland Bitiri Bitiri Médecin généraliste en RDC formé à l'Université de Kinshasa et actuellement bénéficiaire d'une bourse d'étude en diabète et hypertension au Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth(KVV), Karad, en Inde organisée par la Fondation Merck. Inscrit au tableau de l’ordre des médecins de son pays, le Dr. Roland Bitiri Bitiri a une expérience clinique de medecin généraliste associé à la prise en charge quotidienne en consultation. Dr. Roland est également Assistant en traumatologie osseuse et orthopédique avec une expertise en fracture, suivi postopératoire.  Médecin prestataire dans l’équipe d’urgence de la Croix-Rouge RDC(CRRDC), dans l'optique d'intervention rapide auprès des populations vulnérables. Il repond ici à nos questions sur le diabète. Diplomacy&Development:   Si quelqu’un voudrait avoir une idée sur le diabète, que doit-il retenir ?  Dr. Roland Bitiri Bitiri Le Diabète sucré est une groupe de maladies métaboliques caractérisées par une hypergly...

The swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly produce defence materiel bound for Ukraine in Sweden.  The Letter of Intent outlining this new form of Swedish-Ukrainian cooperation was signed during t he visit of swedish Minister for Defence to Kyiv on 23 August 2025.  The Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine acknowledged that the security of Ukraine is integral to the security of Sweden and the broader Europe. Throught this understanding both countries shared the conviction that building resilient supply chains and mobilizing defence industry is crucial for the security of Ukraine, Sweden and the broader Europe. Building on their excellent mutual relations and the steadfast Swedish support for Ukraine, both parts declared their readiness to support joint defence-industrial production projects in Sweden and Ukraine for the benefit to securit...

At the outset, Minister IWAYA expressed his condolences for the deaths of eight people, including the Minister of Defense and the Minister of the Environment, in an accident that occurred in Ghana on August 6. On August 22, commencing at 9:30 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with Hon. Mr. Samuel Okudzeto ABLAKWA, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, who is visiting Japan to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The overview of the meeting is as follows: At the outset, Minister IWAYA expressed his condolences for the deaths of eight people, including the Minister of Defense and the Minister of the Environment, in an accident that occurred in Ghana on August 6. Minister IWAYA also mentioned that it will soon be 100 years since Dr. NOGUCHI Hideyo traveled to Ghana, and expressed his hope that Minister Ablakwa’s visit to Japan w...

The parties have been added to a court case brought by the African Energy Chamber against Hyve Events SA Limited.  Sankofa Events Limited and Paul Sinclair have been added to a court case brought by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( www.EnergyChamber.org/ ) to the High Court of the Republic of South Africa against Hyve Events SA Limited. The Edictal Citation application was granted, were Sankofa Events and Paul Sinclair will be joined in an action for damages arising from misrepresentation, unlawful completion and false marketing. This serves as an official legal notice for the respondents, as the court believes there is a strong case for misrepresentation – a serious allegation and one that brings significant impacts for the African energy industry.   Sankofa Events Limited and Paul Sinclair have been added to the case for their role in providing false statements and misleading information regarding the upcoming Africa Oil Week (AOW): Energy conference. The event – whic...

Tthe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, together with Ebba Busch, Sweden’s Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, and Pål Jonson, Sweden’s Minister for Defence, released today the following statement: Canada and Sweden share a close relationship with extensive cooperation based on common values and mutual interests. Canada was the first country to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO. Since then, both countries have increased their cooperation for a stable and prosperous Arctic, including through establishing an Arctic Security Dialogue. As NATO Allies, we stand united in defending our freedom, territories, values, and interests. Further strengthening our partnership is more critical than ever as we confront shared global challenges, including Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and the heightened competition in the Arctic.  Our close...

On this day of reflection and recommitment, the African Union stands shoulder to shoulder with humanitarian actors worldwide. On World Humanitarian Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, honoured the courage and sacrifice of humanitarian workers in Africa and across the world. “Every day, in the most dangerous conditions, humanitarian workers save lives, ease suffering, and protect human dignity. They represent the very best of our shared humanity,” said the Chairperson. The Chairperson noted that Africa and the wider world face overlapping crises – protracted conflicts, the accelerating climate emergency, food insecurity, shrinking humanitarian resources, and mounting pressure on the multilateral system. “These converging challenges are compounding vulnerabilities and testing the limits of our collective response,” he stressed. He called for renewed global solidarity, stronger multilateral partnerships, and predictable, sustainable investment ...