[IMF to support Zanzibar's blue economy]The Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy stated that the Zanzibar government will continue to vigorously develop the blue economy, and the International Monetary Fund has approved US$567 million for Tanzania through the Post-COVID-19 Recovery Fund, of which about US$100 million will flow to Zanzibar , including about $16 million to be spent on blue economy sectors such as small-scale fisheries, sea cucumber and seaweed farming, and mud crab fattening. At the same time, relevant departments of Zanzibar will carry out in-depth research on the blue economy value chain, protect biodiversity to support Zanzibar's development of the blue economy. Editor/Xing Wentao
On July 26, 2026, the freight volume of Mombasa Nairobi Railway, a landmark project jointly built by China and Kenya along the the Belt and Road, will exceed 50 million tons in total. The railway has been open for freight transportation since 2018, and its transportation categories continue to expand, effectively promoting the connectivity between Kenyan ports and inland areas.Editor/Gao Xue
From January to June 2026, the total import and export volume of 13 provinces, regions, and cities along the Western Land Sea New Corridor reached 517.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13%, and exceeded 500 billion yuan for the first time in history during the same period. The channel is centered around Chongqing and extends southward through Guangxi and Yunnan to reach the world.Editor/Gao Xue