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China, South Africa vow to deliver more tangible cooperation results

China and South Africa have pledged to further unlock cooperation potential and ensure the delivery of concrete outcomes, following high-level talks in Cape Town on Friday.

Africa

27-Mar-2026

01:01

Sudan's medical sector grapples with impact of Middle East conflict

Medical supplies for clinics responding to Sudan's humanitarian crisis could run out in two weeks unless shipments are urgently rerouted, the charity Save the Children has warned.

Africa

27-Mar-2026

China urges peace talks to end US-Israel war with Iran

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the international community to actively promote dialogue to bring peace to the Middle East region and expressed firm opposition to attacks on civilians and civilian facilities.

Africa

26-Mar-2026

Chinese VP Han Zheng meets with UN officials in Nairobi

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with UN officials, including Director-General of the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) Zainab Hawa Bangura, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach and Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region Xia Huang, in Nairobi, Kenya.

World

24-Mar-2026

China pledges to deepen trade ties with Kenya

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday attended the China-Kenya Business Forum in Nairobi, where he reaffirmed China's commitment to expanding trade with Kenya and the wider African region.

World

24-Mar-2026

Kenya expands SGR linking Mombasa to Uganda border for growth

Kenya has taken a major step in regional infrastructure with the groundbreaking of the latest extensions of the standard gauge railway (SGR), advancing its vision for stronger East African connectivity and economic development.

Africa

21-Mar-2026

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African Union urges dialogue amid rising tensions in Somalia

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called on all parties to resolve differences peacefully through the National Consultative Council to avoid further escalation.

Africa

29-Mar-2026

01:45

Egypt caps bread prices to shield citizens from inflation, uncertainty

Amid rising global tensions and domestic inflationary pressures, Egypt has reinstated price caps on unsubsidized bread, aiming to shield households from rising food costs. The measure highlights the government's effort to maintain social stability while managing economic challenges in a country where bread is a central dietary staple.

Africa

29-Mar-2026

02:10

South Africa treads diplomatic tightrope over Middle East conflict

South Africa finds itself walking a careful diplomatic line, balancing its historic ties with Iran against an increasingly strained relationship with the United States, one month into the Middle East conflict.

Africa

29-Mar-2026

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Deepening China-Nigeria Cooperation: People-to-people exchange

During a recent joint program by CGTN and Lagos-based Channels Television, experts from China and Nigeria gathered to unpack the future of their countries' relationship. The consensus signaled a move away from state‑centric diplomacy toward a society‑centric model that prioritizes local, practical exchanges with direct grassroots impact.

27-Mar-2026

The Global Civilization Initiative: Why it matters for Africa

23-Mar-2026

How can Africa cushion Middle East conflict impacts? (Part I)

What began as a joint US-Israel military attack on Iran has now triggered a dangerous spillover, sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. Now the frontline has shifted to the world’s most vital routes, as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea become battlefields, slowing down the global pulse. The price of oil is soaring, and the lifeline of international commerce is choking. For Africa, this has caused disruptions to global energy supplies and presents a serious dilemma.

20-Mar-2026

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Watch: From Beijing to Nairobi – opportunities and shared futures

As 2026 marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and a pivotal year for China's 15th Five-Year Plan, this CGTN Africa roundtable talk explores what the next phase of this partnership means for growth and shared opportunity.

13-Mar-2026

Why the Israel-US-Iran conflict matters for Africa

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran may appear distant from African capitals. Yet the echoes travel far, across oil routes, financial markets, migration corridors and fragile security landscapes. What unfolds in the Persian Gulf rarely stays there.

06-Mar-2026

African aviation: Navigating headwinds

Africa is one of the fastest-growing air travel markets in the world, yet it continues to generate the lowest returns per passenger globally. This episode of 'Talk Africa' examines what's holding back the continent's aviation industry and explores how to unlock its true potential.

26-Feb-2026

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INSIGHT AFRICA

Reporter's Diary: Book drive to address boys' mental health

Soma Nawe 254 is a Kenya-based organization that focuses on mental health advocacy and social change.

Africa

18-Mar-2026

How AI is remixing music and culture in Africa

Across Africa, the promise of cheaper production and wider access to the industry is helping drive a wave of experimentation with AI-generated music.

Africa

13-Mar-2026

31:36

Faces of Africa - Green Diamonds: Hydroponics in Lesotho

Hydroponic farming, has the potential to reduce food insecurity in an era of severe climate-related issues, as well as the looming concern of limited market access for small-scale farmers due to larger agribusiness operations

Africa

05-Mar-2026

AI helps Kenya's fight for the mountain bongo

Deep in the misty forests of Mount Kenya, one of the world's rarest antelopes, the critically endangered mountain bongo, moves silently through the thick undergrowth.

Africa

28-Feb-2026

31:30

Malaria Warriors: Swaleh Ibuana on the front line

Comoros has long battled one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, malaria. Former police officer Swaleh Ibuana now stands on the front lines of that battle.

26-Feb-2026

02:19

Luma, a traditional trading system in Sierra Leone

Despite the rise of modern retail systems, Sierra Leone's traditional Luma markets continue to thrive, remaining a key pillar of community life and local commerce.

Business

20-Feb-2026

30:47

Faces of Africa—Darlington Akogo: Ghana's AI Genius

Darlington Akogo’s company, Mino Health, developed Moremi — an AI used in more than 50 countries for rapid medical diagnoses and responsible, ethical treatment planning.

Africa

18-Feb-2026

02:54