African Union & China
20 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 27, 2026
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Business
African Union: The African Union's Green Minerals Strategy aims to increase domestic processing of critical minerals, supporting local EV supply chains.
China: China is the world's largest NEV exporter and is shifting from exports to localized production, benefiting from global expansion and technology licensing.
Jul 26, 2026 · 20 articles
International
African Union: China will develop AI cooperation centers with the AU.
China: Hosted WAIC 2026, launched WAICO, announced AI training and cooperation initiatives, positioning itself as global AI governance leader.
Jul 08, 2026 · 315 articles
Accidents
African Union: The African Union>>>'s health agency, Africa CDC, declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and warned that more African countries are at risk, leading to the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit.
China: China>>> is developing an mRNA vaccine that has shown promise against Uganda — Bundibugyo in mice and has pledged to send medical specialists to the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> to assist with the outbreak.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
International
African Union: The African Union is chaired by candidate Macky Sall.
China: China is a permanent member of the Security Council with veto power, and has been critical of Bachelet's reporting.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
African Union: Condemned Houthi attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
China: Two Chinese supertankers carrying Saudi oil transited the Red Sea; Chinese refiner Sinopec chartered vessels.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
African Union: The African Union, through its champion Cyril Ramaphosa, is advocating for a coordinated African response to the Ebola outbreak due to its potential regional spread.
China: China has announced it will send a team of medical specialists to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist with the Ebola outbreak.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
International
African Union: The African Union's rotating presidency (Burundi) nominated Sall; the AU is involved in the selection process.
China: Sall visited China and met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi to seek support.
Jul 14, 2026 · 23 articles
International
African Union: The African Union has no objection to Turk's reappointment, indicating support.
China: China is a permanent UN Security Council member but has not publicly stated a position on Turk's reappointment.
Jul 23, 2026 · 38 articles
Domestic
African Union: The African Union leads a similar project in the Sahel, mentioned as a comparison, but not directly involved.
China: China is the implementing country, leading the Green Great Wall initiative since 1978, achieving significant desertification reduction.
Jul 12, 2026 · 11 articles
International
African Union: The African Union welcomed the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step towards ending hostilities and advancing lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
China: China, as a major buyer of Iranian oil, is mentioned in the context of sanctions waivers. Concerns about China's economy are also noted as a factor weighing on oil prices.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
Business
African Union: Afreximbank's Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) was adopted by the African Union, but this is not directly related to the bond issuance.
China: Afreximbank had issued Panda bonds in China, but China was not directly involved in this Eurobond.
Jul 28, 2026 · 7 articles
International
African Union: The announcement of the zero-tariff deal was made during the annual African Union summit in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
African Union: The African Union summit was a platform where Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the importance of local processing of raw materials, a policy Zimbabwe is now implementing.
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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