Congratulatory messages from Africa

I profoundly congratulate China Daily for the launch of China Daily Africa Weekly. The publication of this edition by the most popular Chinese official English-language newspaper is an eloquent testimony of the cordial and excellent relations between Africa and China, which has passed through several stages of evolution.

In view of the phenomenal rise in China’s engagement with Africa, it is my sincere hope that the China Daily Africa Weekly will portray Africa in a good light and reflect a balanced situation on the continent.

Long live China-Africa Relations!

NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA, Chairperson of the African Union Commission

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The Africa Weekly will provide another platform for both Africans and the Chinese to better understand each other and the bilateral relationship.

SAMUEL POGHISIO, Minister in the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Republic of Kenya

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The publication will bring the people closer and serve in informing, educating, guiding and inspiring those who read it. This wonderful contribution will be added to the valuable efforts to take higher the multiple relations between Africa and China, whose leaders are fully satisfied with the great achievements of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum.

HASSANE RABEHI, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to China

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Warm congratulations to China Daily for the launch of the Africa Weekly, when leaders, societies and enterprises of Africa and China are stakeholders in a dynamic and comprehensive political and development/business agenda on a win-win basis, and forming new patterns in this new fast-transforming international order.

JULIO MORAIS, Ambassador of Cape Verde to China

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I’m sure China Daily Africa Weekly will help readers learn more about Africa through fair reporting and presentation.

SOUNGUI AHMED, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to China

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The launch of Africa Weekly with the aim of building a communication bridge between China and Africa is very good news for me. I’m therefore delighted about this important initiative and very thankful to China Daily for its efforts to promote our continent and to improve the understanding and cooperation between China and Africa.

ALAIN NICAISE PAPATCHI COFFIE, Ambassador of Cote d’Ivoire to China

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I am convinced that the Africa Weekly will become a great source of information and means of communication for Chinese and foreign readers, promoting better understanding and facilitate economic, social and cultural exchanges between Africans and Chinese.

ABDALLAH ABDILLAHI MIGUIL, Ambassador of Djibouti to China

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I am confident that the newly launched Africa Weekly will prove to be a strong information bridge between Africa and China.

SEYOUM MESFIN, Ambassador of the F.D.R. of Ethiopia to China

I sincerely hope that this new publication will contribute to the strengthening of the cooperation, friendship and the solidarity which exist between the continent and China and enable a better understanding of the respective realities.

JEAN-ROBERT GOULONGANA, Ambassador of Gabon to China

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The launch of this publication could not have come at a more opportune time, considering the rapid increase of China’s presence and contribution to the development of the continent of Africa.

The Africa Weekly will present an avenue to showcase to investors, tourists and students, not only from China, but in the global business community, the opportunities that await them in Africa.

HELEN MAMLE KOFI, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to China

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China Daily Africa Weekly will enable many in the world to know Africa and China better and from a Chinese perspective, unlike in the past, when any reading material one came across was Western — American or European. And even those American and European publications rarely mentioned Africa and China, and mostly did so when there was an upheaval. It is therefore hoped that Africa Weekly will also allow Africans to speak about themselves so that there will also be an African perspective in the news.

As a Kenyan, I note with great appreciation that the China Daily Africa Weekly has found home in our capital, Nairobi. For this I say once again, thank you China Daily.

SILAS M. KIRAGU, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Kenyan Embassy in China

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The launch of the Africa Weekly serves as both an expression and complements the deepening of relationship between China and Africa. It is clear with the growing complexities and dynamism of our world, stronger China-Africa relations will form the basis for future cooperation and development.

C.E. NAMONDWE, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to China

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For some time now the ears and eyes of the world have been turned toward Africa and Asia, with China as the main focus of attention. There is no doubt therefore that this publication will provide useful information on what is taking place in these parts of the world and shed light on their interactions.

PAUL CHONG LEUNG, Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to China

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We, as developing countries, need to further lay the groundwork for the new phase in the second decade of the existence of the China-Africa Forum in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals that our respective countries aspire to.

JAAFAR ALJ HAKIM, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to China

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We believe and hope that the launch of China Daily Africa Weekly will unequivocally boost the knowledge of many Chinese people and companies searching for information about Africa, so that they can provide assistance and investment leading to prosperity, both for Africa and for China.

ANTONIO INACIO JUNIOR, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to China

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China-Africa relations have transcended initial cooperation in political matters to constructive engagement and strategic partnership. It is my hope and prayer that the Africa Weekly will serve as a bridge that enables cooperation between the two sides to expand in scale and scope through apt reportage.

AMINU BASHIR WALI, Ambassador of Nigeria to China

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Congratulations to China Daily on the occasion of the launching of its Africa Weekly. As the closest African island to China, Seychelles has a particular sense of belonging to the continent. We are also committed to our “look East policy” and we welcome all real and virtual links that shorten the distance between us.

PHILIPPE LE GALL, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles to China

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China Daily Africa Weekly will be a window for Chinese nationals and the world to get to understand the African continent, and act as a bridge to cement the people-to-people ties between Africa and China.

BHEKI W.J. LANGA, Ambassador of South Africa to China

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Sino-Africa friendly relations are deeply rooted in history as well as in the hearts and minds of Chinese and African peoples. I am pleased with your great initiative in publishing the Africa Weekly, which will contribute positively to better understanding and communication between the two sides and reflect to the world the development of Sino-Africa relations in all fields.

MIRGHANI MOHAMED SALIH, Ambassador of Sudan to China

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I am confident this newspaper will immensely contribute toward the consolidation of growing relations and augment the efforts established under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. In this regard, I welcome this publication as an important platform to publicize the abundant opportunities for investment, trade and culture that exist in Africa and China.

FREDRIK M. M. SHAVA, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to China