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President Xi's special envoy attends Guinean president's inauguration

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy attended the inauguration ceremony of Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya on Saturday and held brief talks with him on the occasion.

Politics

19-Jan-2026

CAF to investigate Africa Cup of Nations final chaos

CAF has opened an investigation into the chaotic AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal, where disputed officiating decisions triggered fan unrest, clashes with security, and a brief Senegal walk-off.

Africa

19-Jan-2026

South Africa declares national disaster as floods kill dozens

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after weeks of relentless rain and flooding killed dozens of people, destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee, including many who crossed into neighbouring Mozambique in search of safety. More than 200 people were killed in Southern Africa.

Africa

19-Jan-2026

Nigerian airstrikes kill over 40 militants in Borno State

The Nigerian Air Force said late Sunday that it had killed more than 40 militants and destroyed about 10 canoes in airstrikes targeting insurgents preparing attacks in Borno State, the epicenter of Nigeria's 17-year militant insurgency.

Africa

19-Jan-2026

02:35

Cairo pushes for global roadmap to solve Sudan crisis

Representatives from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the European Union, the United Nations, and the Arab League agreed on the urgent need to stop the fighting, allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians, and reject any attempts to divide Sudan.

Politics

15-Jan-2026

IRC warns of worsening hunger and malnutrition levels in South Sudan

Richard Orengo, Country Director for the International Rescue Committee in South Sudan, said the country is seeing alarming levels of acute malnutrition, driven by conflict, unreliable climatic conditions, rising prices, and repeated interruptions to aid.

Africa

14-Jan-2026

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South Sudan President Kiir replaces interior minister

South Sudan's president dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny, a senior opposition figure and wife of detained First Vice President Riek Machar, and replaced her with former Interior Minister Aleu Ayieny Aleu.

Africa

20-Jan-2026

Ethiopian Airlines orders nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as it moves to expand its long-haul operations amid rising global travel demand.

Africa

20-Jan-2026

Mozambique president cancels Davos trip due to severe floods

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of people in the Southern African country.

Africa

19-Jan-2026

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Exclusive with AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

18-Jan-2026

29:16

Africa in 2025: Political twists and turns

Looking back on 2025, Africa experienced dramatic political shifts that tested its institutions and highlighted its growing global influence, raising key questions about governance and what these trends mean for its citizens and nations.

28-Dec-2025

29:18

Africa in 2025: Stabilizing the continent

In 2025, Africa faces a volatile security environment, with continued insurgencies in the Sahel, protracted conflict in eastern DRC, and Sudan’s de facto fragmentation. This analysis reviews the year’s major crises and examines the drivers of conflict and the limits of diplomatic efforts to restore stability.

29-Dec-2025

29:31

Africa in 2025: Decolonizing Africa’s identity

In 2025, Africa’s efforts to reclaim its identity advanced amid renewed debates on decolonization. Rooted in the legacies of historical injustices and colonialism, these initiatives—from reparations to cultural restitution—reflect a gradual reassertion of African identity in a globalized world.

30-Dec-2025

Africa in 2025: Unlocking economic potential

The African Development Bank projects Africa’s growth at 3.9% in 2025 and 4% in 2026, with 21 countries expected to exceed 5%, highlighting resilience amid global challenges. How has the continent navigated these headwinds, and what challenges remain?

31-Dec-2025

04:54

2025 in review: Elections in Africa

As 2025 draws to a close, the dust settles on another turbulent year of African politics. Yet the continent’s democratic story is far from complete — and the next chapter is already on the horizon.

28-Dec-2025

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INSIGHT AFRICA

Long Way Home: Reclaiming Africa's Culture Heritage

As global museum systems increasingly confront the legacy of colonialism, the ownership of African artifacts is sparking a sustained and complex international debate. Artifacts taken from Africa during the colonial period are still widely held in European museums, and their historical provenance, cultural context, and ethical implications continue to be questioned.

Africa

08-Jan-2026

08:44

A long road home: Finding belonging during Tobong'u Lore in Turkana

This story follows CGTN Africa reporter, Marion Gachuhi’s journey home from Nairobi to Lodwar in northern Kenya, to witness the Tobong’u Lore Cultural Festival. It is a story about cultural belonging and re-education, and of how the Tobong’u Lore Festival brings together the Ateker communities across East Africa to celebrate heritage, promote peace, and affirm identity.

Africa

28-Dec-2025

Africa's 2025 health check

Africa’s health sector in 2025 was defined by contrasts, achieving disease elimination milestones even as it faced some of its worst outbreaks in decades.

Africa

22-Dec-2025