Archive · 9 Jan 2026
China Postpones Somalia Visit Amid Africa Tour
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, was supposed to visit Somalia, but he postponed the trip.
This visit was part of his yearly tour of Africa to make trade deals and build stronger relationships.
While in China, he met with Ethiopia's leader, Abiy Ahmed, and talked about working together on building things, protecting the environment, and using technology.
The postponement of the Somalia visit is a surprise, and the reasons aren't clear yet.
Wang Yi is also visiting Tanzania and Lesotho during his trip.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi postponed a historic visit to Somalia.
The visit was part of his annual New Year's tour of Africa to bolster strategic trade.
Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Beijing.
China and Ethiopia discussed cooperation in infrastructure, green industry, and the digital economy.
The postponement reason and future schedule for Wang's visit to Somalia will be provided later.
- Who
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
- What
- Postponement of Wang Yi's visit to Somalia and meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister
- When
- January 8-12, 2024
- Where
- Beijing, China (meeting), Somalia (postponed visit)
- Why
- To enhance strategic trade access and cooperation with African nations
- Diplomat
- Wang Yi
- Country
- China
- Prime Minister
- Abiy Ahmed
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Fields of Cooperation
- Infrastructure, Green Industry, Digital Economy
- Postponed Visit
- Somalia
- Tour Duration
- January 8-12, 2024
- Other Visits
- Tanzania, Lesotho