For an Africa seeking growth, China is proving a reliable partner

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China has eliminated tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, strengthening trade relations and providing opportunities for African exporters. The move supports African growth prospects and deepens economic ties as China becomes a more reliable partner in the region.

On June 4, at a packing facility in Limuru near Nairobi, Kenya, avocados were being prepared for the Chinese market. The scene may seem mundane, but the politics behind it is significant. China has removed tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. African exporters are beginning to think about Beijing less as a distant buyer than as a market that could reshape their margins. When the UN projected 4 per cent gross domestic product growth for Africa for 2026, the figure landed quietly. No...