Africa is the world’s second-largest and most populous continent, yet a majority of least developed countries in the world belong to Africa. Despite the strong economic performance, the ...

China says it will sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with - a move that could benefit middle-income nations as they ...

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are low-income countries which are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have low levels of human assets. There are currently 46 LDCs as ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement in a letter addressed to African foreign ministers, stating that all 53 ...

United Nations — Rabab Fatima is Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Least Developed Countries ... by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 500 news and ...

CHANGSHA, CHINA — China has pledged to eliminate all tariffs on goods from 53 African countries as part of a broader economic ...

Xi said China would “provide more convenience for the least developed countries in Africa to export to China”, according to a readout released by China’s foreign ministry.

The move is a clear counterpoint to US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime that could hit some African nations with duties ...

Africa is the world’s second-largest and most populous continent, yet a majority of least developed countries in the world belong to Africa. Despite the strong economic performance, the continent’s ...