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Museveni wins Uganda's presidential election

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was the landslide winner of the country's presidential election, the chief of the electoral commission said on Saturday.

Africa

17-Jan-2026

IMF board completes fourth review of Ethiopia's financial program

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund completed the latest review of Ethiopia's current financial program on Friday, the fund said in a statement, a move that will lead to the disbursement of around $261 million to the government.

Africa

17-Jan-2026

Trump offers to reopen US mediation in Nile dam dispute

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was prepared to revive US diplomacy to press Ethiopia into sharing Nile River waters with Egypt, reopening a long-running and politically sensitive dispute over a massive hydroelectric dam that Cairo considers an existential threat.

Africa

17-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

Hamas opens Cairo talks on Gaza governance

According to Hamas, the discussions focus on the committee's structure, mandate, and operating mechanisms. The proposed body would govern Gaza during a transitional period under a plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump last October.

Africa

14-Jan-2026

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Uganda army denies Wine's abduction claims as Museveni eyes victory

Uganda's military on Saturday dismissed claims that opposition leader Bobi Wine had been abducted from his home, as vote counting continued in a tense presidential election overshadowed by reports of deadly violence, allegations of fraud and a sweeping internet blackout.

Africa

17-Jan-2026

04:04

Proposed Nigeria–Morocco pipeline has $25 billion price tag

Stretching nearly 6,000 kilometres across 13 West African countries, the proposed Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline aims to deliver African gas to Europe.

Africa

16-Jan-2026

Talanta Sports City brings Kenya's sports dreams to reality

Talanta Sports City is a landmark infrastructure project in Nairobi, Kenya, designed to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and meet the requirements for rugby matches.

Africa

17-Jan-2026

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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