Pakistan election: Imran Khan claims victory amid rigging claims

Imran Khan giving his televised speech from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad Former cricketer Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan’s election, amid accusations of vote rigging by rivals. In a television address, he said: “We were successful and we were given a mandate.” His PTI party is still expected to fall short of an overall majority More...

China’s 40 years of Reform: What lessons for Africa
By Charles Onunaiju “The successful practice of the Chinese people is a proof that there is more than one path leading to modernization. With the right direction and with unremitting efforts, all roads will take More...

Africa in the Heart of China
By Ehizuelen Michael Mitchell Omoruyi Ahead of 2018 BRICS Summit, Xi Jinping is to visit five nations in the Middle East and Africa, following the signing of documents related to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. More...

China-Nigeria relations have entered a new stage of rapid development
By Zhou Pingjian To begin with, this year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up. Second, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in early September. More...

Merkel urges EU deal on migration
German Chancellor Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged European leaders to work together on finding solutions to irregular migration. She told Germany’s parliament the issue could be a defining More...

China will not give up an inch of territory, President Xi Jinping tells US Defence Secretary James Mattis
BEIJING – China is committed to peaceful development and will not create chaos for the world but, on matters relating to its sovereignty, it would not give up “even an inch” of its territory, Chinese President More...

UK on collision course with Russia over chemical weapons vote
Two-thirds majority required to empower OPCW to identify source of attacks in Syria The west appears to have the votes to defeat Russia and force through changes that would give weapons inspectors expanded powers More...

Media collaboration will strengthen China, Africa relations -Zhao
From Ochiaka Ugwu, Beijing Media collaboration between China and Africa is capable of strengthening their cooperation, the Director of CIPG Training Center, a training arm of China International Publishing Group More...

Iran, Jerusalem, North Korea and the U.S clay – foot
By Charles Onunaiju Swashbuckling and stumbling recently, the United States has been drifting and rolling without gathering any moss on the international circuit. From tearing down an internationally acclaimed and More...

Iran, Jerusalem, North Korea and the U.S clay-foot
By Charles Onunaiju Swashbuckling and stumbling recently, the United States has been drifting and rolling without gathering any moss on the international circuit. From tearing down an internationally acclaimed and More...