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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

Drone attack in Goma kills French UNICEF aid worker

A French aid worker with UNICEF was killed after drone explosions struck Goma in eastern DRC.

Africa

11-Mar-2026

Nigeria reviews oil, market exposure amid rising Middle East tension

Nigeria's government is closely tracking the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict and its potential impact on the country's economy, according to the finance ministry.

Africa

11-Mar-2026

Nuclear energy key to Rwanda's Vision 2050 goals: president

Africa

11-Mar-2026

Flash floods kill at least 42 in Kenya amid heavy rains

Climate

10-Mar-2026

UN mission defy South Sudan military's order to leave Akobo town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not shut down its base in Akobo despite an evacuation order from the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces ahead of a planned offensive.

Africa

10-Mar-2026

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Evacuation in South Sudan cuts aid for 200,000 people, deepens crisis

A government-mandated evacuation in the northern South Sudanese town of Akobo East has forced tens of thousands of residents and all humanitarian staff to leave, shutting down aid programs that support over 200,000 people and worsening already catastrophic conditions according to Oxfam.

Africa

14-Mar-2026

Death toll rises after landslides, flooding hit South Ethiopia

CGTN Africa correspondent Beka Atoma said on Friday that reports from the area suggest the death toll could be significantly higher, with some estimates putting the figure at as many as 120.

Africa

13-Mar-2026

Tanzania considers lifting decade-old ban on wildlife trade

Tanzania is considering repealing its 2016 ban on live wild animal trade to address rising human–wildlife conflicts and generate revenue.

Africa

14-Mar-2026

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Deepening China-Nigeria Cooperation: Strides Towards Modernization

China has just embarked on its 15th Five-Year Plan, and Nigeria is pursuing Agenda 2050—a roadmap to transform Africa's largest economy into a high-income, industrialized nation. The question now is whether these two visions can align in practice, not just on paper.

10-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

US Exits WHO: A Wake-Up Call for Africa?

The US departure removes between 15 and 18 percent of the organization's budget.

05-Feb-2026

27:58

The fight to keep Baringo girls in school

In Baringo County's dry hills and plains, childhood often fades quietly before it starts. For many girls, school is a fragile promise overshadowed by traditions, with marriage waiting before they can even spell their own names.

05-Feb-2026

African-led mediation: When theory meets reality

This episode of 'Talk Africa' explores the latest AU-backed peace initiative on DRC and delve into the factors that ensure African-led mediation effective in ending conflicts.

31-Jan-2026

'Donroe Doctrine': What is it and how will it affect Africa?

The US is rolling out a new approach that could reshape global power and challenge long-standing rules of engagement. Called the “Donroe Doctrine,” this modern take on US foreign policy focuses on national interest, enforcement power, and regional dominance. In this episode of 'Talk Africa', we break down the Donroe Doctrine and what it could mean for Africa, the UN, and multilateralism.

24-Jan-2026

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INSIGHT AFRICA

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

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