The third annual CMG Media Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme "Deepening communication between Chinese and African civilizations and promoting a China-Africa community with a shared future in a new era." More than 100 media houses from across 40 African countries and regions have taken part in this year's forum. 

The annual gathering is a mark of the growing friendship between Chinese and African media. Officials said this year's gathering is an important signpost for a new round of cooperation based on mutual trust. In their declaration, media representatives from across Africa and China pledged to deepen media cooperation and share China-Africa stories.