At a time when globalization is becoming increasingly prevalent, the Belt and Road Initiative is designed to promote regional economic prosperity by enhancing trade and mutual understanding among countries along the route. The belt and Road Initiative derives from the legendary routes that ancient caravans used to carry goods and ideas across the vast Eurasian continent; The Road aims to enhance trade and mutual understanding among BRI countries through the construction of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The Belt and Road Initiative is not only a channel for goods transport, but also a bridge for cultural exchanges, which is conducive to enhancing global connectivity. With the help of the Belt and Road Initiative, countries can realize the modernization of trade, development and other fields, which is expected to revive the grand occasion of the ancient Silk Road in today's globalization.

The seeds of friendship between the African continent and China were sown long before the Belt and Road Initiative was proposed. In the 1950s and 1960s, Africa-China relations enjoyed vigorous development and close friendly exchanges. Today, driven by the Belt and Road Initiative, Africa-China relations have been upgraded to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The Chinese initiative has broadened the prospects of Africa-China cooperation and brightened the common vision of both sides on infrastructure construction, economic growth and coordination and cooperation.

With the smooth progress of major projects within the framework of the Initiative in African countries, the Belt and Road cooperation has played a real role in enhancing regional connectivity. In Nigeria, located in the heart of West Africa, landmark projects such as the Abuja-Kaduna Railway (AKA Railway), Lagos-Ibadan Railway (Rai Railway) and Port Kakot International Airport demonstrate the initiative's outstanding contribution to improving regional infrastructure construction. In Kenya, thousands of miles of roads, railways, as well as countless hospitals and schools and other infrastructure achievements are also a strong proof of China's efforts to support Africa.

In general, the Belt and Road Initiative is a great idea to promote global connectivity, which not only drives the economic development of the participating countries, but also deepens exchanges and understanding among different cultures. The successful practice of this initiative will inject new impetus into the development and progress of mankind and make greater contribution to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Editor/Xu Shengpeng