Delegates to the ministerial conference have been discussing joint efforts in areas from poverty reduction to climate change.
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At a welcome dinner, China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao spoke of the Forum’s spirit of partnership and how it was ‘centred on peace and development.’
Preserving the massive Miombo woodlands in central Africa is critical to protecting its more than 300 million residents – and the climate.
More investment from China into Portuguese-speaking countries can be expected after the upcoming Forum Macao conference, which kicks off on 21 April.
All of the six Portuguese speaking countries on the continent are low income countries, but they are predicted to see growth above the global average.
An estimated 500 elephants have park officials considering contraception and relocation to keep the population sustainable.
A new set of licences for processing facilities presents new opportunities for Brazil’s booming meat industry.
Goodwill missions curtailed by Covid restarted last year and have expanded to West Africa with this latest tour.
Pope Francis, despite recurring health issues, is set to embark on the longest trip of his papacy in September.