China made headlines last week with its pledge of over $50 billion in lines of credit and investment to Africa over the next three years, highlighting its ongoing engagement with the continent. The announcement came during the ninth China-Africa summit, also known as FOCAC, held in Beijing from September 4-6, with a record attendance from African countries and a focus on strengthening ties between China and the Global South.
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Singapore prepared to contribute to Gaza reconstruction once permanent ceasefire reached
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Singapore expressed readiness to aid Gaza's reconstruction following a permanent ceasefire, supporting the Egypt-proposed Arab Reconstruction Plan which aims to replace Hamas' governance with interim bodies. Additionally, Singapore has pledged over US$17 million in humanitarian aid and is initiating new programs to bolster...
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