China Reportedly Signs MoU with Benin to Partially Forgive Western African Nation's Debt

On January 9, the recently appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang started his week-long tour to the African continent as his first overseas trip in this position. During the trip, which is scheduled to end on January 16, the minister was expected to visit a range of African countries, including Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt.