Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used his first trip to Africa since assuming office to further Sino-Afircan political and economic ties and promise increased Chinese aid for a host of key sectors and projects. The eight-day, four-country tour saw Li visit Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya, with a special appearance at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja on May 8.

Li Keqiang and his wife meet Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome and his wife

Li Keqiang visits the Ivory Burning Site Monument in the Nairobi National Park, saying China will spare no effort in combating poaching and ivory smuggling

 Nigerian President holds a ceremony to welcome Premier Li on May 7

Angola President José Eduardo dos Santos holds a ceremony welcoming Li

Li Keqiang (center) and some African state leaders oversee the signing of an agreement on Mombassa-Nairobi railway