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Landslide in southern Ethiopia leaves 107 dead

A devastating landslide in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone has claimed 107 lives, displacing over 3,400 residents. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promised support for the victims.

Africa

15-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

US judge pauses move to end protections for Somali immigrants

A US federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of Donald Trump from ending humanitarian protections that allow about 1,100 immigrants from Somalia to live and work in the United States.

Africa

14-Mar-2026

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

AUC chairperson condemns attack on civilians in Goma, eastern DRC

The African Union Commission urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions.

Africa

12-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

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South Africa's Lamola flags food, energy risks from global tensions

Addressing the Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Pretoria, Lamola pointed to the ongoing conflict involving the United States (US), Israel and Iran as a source of economic pressure.

Africa

14-Mar-2026

Morocco's national carrier extends flight suspension to Dubai, Doha

Morocco's national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said Friday it has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai and Doha until the end of March due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Africa

14-Mar-2026

Benin arranges return of nationals from Gulf region: statement

The Beninese government has put in place arrangements to facilitate the return of its nationals stranded or residing in the Gulf region to the West African country, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Africa

14-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

44:24

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

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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

02:54