China Africa Talk

During her state visit to China, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared the priorities of her visit and her vision for advancing bilateral ties. China Africa Talk spoke with the president about cooperation in industrialization and people-to-people exchanges. Listen to the highlights from her media briefing and our interview.

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first state visit to China since taking office marks a new chapter in bilateral ties, as the two countries elevated their relationship to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era. In this episode of China Africa Talk, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of Namibia's National Planning Commission, reflects on the outcomes of the visit and what this new chapter means for China-Namibia relations.

A record nine African nations reached the knockout stage at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, but as the tournament enters its final stretch, only Morocco remains in contention after Egypt's dramatic exit to Argentina. So, what should we make of Africa's overall performance? In this episode recorded before Egypt's Round of 16 clash and Morocco's quarterfinal against France, we look back at the highs, the heartbreaks and the lessons from a historic campaign, and discuss why so many African teams came close, what held them back, and whether the continent is edging closer to producing a genuine World Cup contender.

Burundi showcases its rich cultural heritage in Beijing while sharing its vision for the future. Through performances of its famed Royal Drums, and discussions on peacebuilding and development, the country introduces Chinese audiences to a nation transformed by reconciliation. In this episode, Burundi's First Counsellor to China, Alfred Burimaso, and political science professor Elias Sentamba, discuss Burundi's path from conflict to peace, what it hopes to learn from China's modernization, and how the two countries are expanding cooperation.

Nine African nations reached the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup - a historic achievement that has reshaped the global football conversation. Since this discussion was recorded, Morocco have gone one step further, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties to book their place in the Round of 16, while South Africa, DR Congo, Senegal and Ivory Coast have bowed out after spirited performances. Meanwhile, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana and Cape Verde are still chasing history. Recorded just before the knockout stage began, this conversation captures the excitement, optimism and big questions surrounding African football's remarkable rise.