Afrika Update Report  

1. Kenya – China  

Kenya, China held bilateral talks in Nairobi, as Kenya requested China's support to join BRICS 

Top Chinese official, Li Xi, arrived in the Kenyan capital for bilateral talks this week. He was welcomed by officials, including William Ruto, at Nairobi State House. 

During talks, William Ruto pledged to strengthen ties between the two nations. "Kenya, I want to assure you, is committed to promoting this partnership across Africa and also upholding the 'One China' policy,'' Ruto said. 

2. South Afrika – United Kingdom  

South Africa, UK have signed bilateral agreements, agreed to bolster trade and defence ties 

UK foreign secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with his South African counterpart. The talks he held with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola were aimed at bolstering the relationship between the two nations, which have agreed to bolster trade and defence ties.  

3. Mozambique – Maputo  

Mozambique’s outgoing President Filipe Nyusi urges an end to deadly protests against recent election results 

Filipe Nyusi said he believed the protests will only result in 'destroying the country' and its infrastructure and Mozambique's defence minister has warned that the military may be deployed to put an end to the unrest. 

4. Malawi- Lilongwe  

Amid Criticism and Controversy, Commission Begins Work on Chilima Plane Crash Inquiry 

The Commission of Inquiry into the June 10, 2024, military plane crash that claimed the life of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others has officially begun its work, despite growing criticism and controversy surrounding its process. 

5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 6 November 1964 when Trade unionist and uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) activist Vuyisile Mini, was hanged for his role in the MK and anti-apartheid resistance.