China’s Zero Tariff Policy: A New Model of South–South Trade Cooperation?
Effective May 1, 2026, China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access on 100% of taxable goods from 53 African countries marks a significant shift in the landscape of global trade relations. Beyond its immediate implications for China–Africa commerce, the policy stands out as one of the most expansive trade openings within contemporary South–South engagement.
ACCPA and CCAAPR Launch Africa–China–Canada Dialogue Series on Global Partnerships and Cooperation
ACCPA and the Canadian Centre for African Affairs & Policy Research (CCAAPR) have jointly announced the launch of the Africa–China–Canada Dialogue Series on Global Partnerships and Cooperation, a multi-month virtual convening set to run from April to December 2026.
From Market Access to Market Readiness: Making the Most of China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity
On May 1, China’s zero tariff policy for African countries entered full implementation, marking a significant milestone in Africa–China economic relations. For the first time, African exporters have near-complete tariff-free access to one of the world’s largest and most dynamic consumer markets.
From Participation to Positioning: Africa in the New Global Supply Chain Order
Africa stands at a critical juncture in the evolution of global supply chains. The opportunities are real—but they are not automatic. Ultimately, the question is not whether Africa will be included in global supply chains. The question is whether Africa will help define and shape them.
ACCPA’s Paul Frimpong Calls for Africa’s Strategic Repositioning at NUS, Singapore
ACCPA was represented at a high-level roundtable hosted by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, where Executive Director Paul Frimpong delivered a compelling intervention on the future of Africa in a rapidly reconfiguring global supply chain landscape.
ACCPA and CCAAPR Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Africa–China–Canada Policy Cooperation
The Africa–China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) and the Canadian Centre for African Affairs & Policy Research (CCAAPR) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing a five-year framework for collaboration in research, policy dialogue, capacity development, and advisory cooperation.
From Agreements to Affection: Re-centering People in Africa–China Relations
Re-centering people in Africa-China relations is ultimately about recognising affection as strategic capital. Affection here does not imply idealisation, but familiarity built through sustained interaction, trust earned through cooperation, and empathy developed through shared experience.
Why People Matter: Reimagining the Future of Africa–China Cooperation
As cooperation between Africa and China deepens and becomes more embedded in African societies, a critical question emerges: What will ultimately determine the depth, legitimacy, and sustainability of Africa–China cooperation in the decades ahead?
Ghana and Ethiopia Lead Sino-Africa Green Finance Momentum as ACCPA Launches Flagship SAGFA Reports
The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), working in close partnership with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), has unveiled two flagship reports that position Ghana and Ethiopia at the forefront of Sino-Africa cooperation on green and sustainable finance.
Sino-Africa Green Finance Cooperation Can Redefine Africa’s Industrial Future, Says ACCPA’s Executive Director at Launch of Landmark SAGFA Reports
The Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), Paul Frimpong, has affirmed that strengthened green finance cooperation between China and Africa has the potential to “redefine the continent’s industrial future.”