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Africa battles Ebola outbreak yet again

Following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC’s Ituri Province on May 15, confirmed cases in Uganda have raised concerns about regional transmission. Containment efforts face severe obstacles, including conflict, misinformation, and weak healthcare infrastructure. With the outbreak now designated a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), countries in Africa are racing against time to halt further spread.

08-Jun-2026

Uganda deploys health workers to DR Congo to support Ebola response

09-Jun-2026

South African president outlines plan to address illegal immigration

08-Jun-2026

Nigerian army rescues 360 Boko Haram captives in Borno

08-Jun-2026

TALK AFRICA

70 Years of China-Africa Relations: From History to a Shared Future

This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries. To commemorate the milestone, CGTN Africa's Talk Africa brought together scholars and experts from China and Africa to reflect on the evolution of the relationship and discuss its future trajectory amid a changing global landscape.

30-May-2026

Talk Africa: What's driving South Africa's anti-immigrant tensions?

29-May-2026

Can the Sahel country find a path out of prolonged conflict?

16-May-2026

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Madagascar's music industry faces concerns over AI-generated content

Madagascar's music industry is confronting the rise of AI-generated content, which is increasingly being used without artists' consent. Copyright authorities and broadcasters are being urged to strengthen oversight, while musicians emphasize the need to use technology responsibly to protect artistic identity and cultural heritage.

06-Jun-2026

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Zanzibar deploys AI drones in malaria elimination push

Zanzibar has launched a six-month pilot project using AI-powered drones to identify and treat mosquito breeding sites, as part of its goal to eliminate malaria by 2029.

04-Jun-2026

02:15

Impact of AI on South Africa's youth unemployment

While concerns persist that AI could replace some entry-level and low-skilled jobs, supporters of the technology argue it also has the potential to create new career pathways and improve access to economic opportunities

03-Jun-2026

The ABCs of Ebola

Ebola is a severe and often fatal disease transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces. The latest outbreak in Central Africa has renewed attention on one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.

27-May-2026

05:10

How solar power transformed two villages in rural Kenya

Two villages in Kenya, ninety kilometers apart, share a story of transformation powered not by government programs or corporate giants, but by solar energy. Life used to pause when the sun went down. Shops closed early, classrooms went dark, and clinics struggled to provide even the most basic care. Today, solar power is changing lives.

24-May-2026

12:02

The garden that saved a school in rural Kenya

In Kenya's Makueni County, Mawani Comprehensive School is using a food garden to fight hunger, improve learning, and teach practical farming skills. The project is helping students and families build food security and resilience in a drought-prone region.

21-May-2026

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FACES OF AFRICA

How ‘Boda Girls’ are transforming women's healthcare in rural Kenya

01-Jun-2026

Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram

11-Apr-2026

Faces of Africa - Dawn of the bees

30-Mar-2026

AFRICA IN PICTURES

Africa in pictures: The Gambia - 'The Smiling Coast of Africa'

21-Apr-2026

Culture, tradition take center stage at Chinese New Year gala

04-Feb-2026

Talanta Sports City brings Kenya's sports dreams to reality

17-Jan-2026

INSIGHT AFRICA

Kenyan startup crafts eco-ride bicycles from bamboo

To combat climate change and urban congestion, Kenyan innovator Kiruri Murangi founded Bamboo Innovations, manufacturing durable, eco-friendly bamboo bicycles. Utilizing bamboo’s superior strength-to-weight ratio, this initiative reduces emissions, promotes sustainable mobility, and fosters economic empowerment by creating green jobs and technical training for local youth and farmers across Africa.

Environment

08-Jun-2026

Creative home décor from recycled jerry cans 

Every morning after finishing his night shift at a hospital in Migori County, Nixtone Ambiche walked home through streets littered with plastic containers and broken glass bottles. To many people, the waste was invisible, just another part of everyday life. But for Nixtone, the trash spoke loudly.

Africa

21-May-2026

REPLAY

Watch: Nairobi Railway Museum preserves Kenya’s rich train history

At the Nairobi Railway Museum, artifacts from the colonial era are displayed next to symbols of modern progress.

Nairobi, Kenya

18-May-2026

02:05

Africa Forward Summit adopts Nairobi declaration

The two-day summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France, brought together more than 30 African heads of state and government, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and representatives from international financial institutions, the European Union and the private sector.

Africa

14-May-2026

FIFA Women's Series ignited belief in Kenyan women's football

Between April 11 and 15, Kenya hosted Australia, India, and Malawi in Nairobi for the inaugural edition of FIFA's new women's series, a tournament conceived primarily to allow emerging football countries the chance to test themselves against teams from other federations.

Africa

09-May-2026

Turning plastic waste into chess pieces

What begins as waste from the streets of Kibera becomes a complete chess set ready to inspire a new generation of thinkers.

Africa

24-Apr-2026

Counsellor's compassion is a ray of hope to patients

Kenyatta National Hospital psychologist Joseph Mbugua Githiko says some days do not end well, especially when one of his patients passes on. "You invest your heart in them, share hope and comfort, and yet sometimes it's not enough."

Africa

07-Apr-2026

Makena Grannies ditch kitchen duties for the football pitch

Football is often sold as a young person's game, fast legs, quick reflexes, and the kind of stamina that disappears somewhere after your 30s. For many, turning 50 feels like the final whistle. But on a dusty pitch in Uasin Gishu County, a group of women is proving that maybe that whistle was blown a little too early.

Africa

07-Apr-2026

Inside Kenya's bold race to solve water scarcity

In lakeside villages, drought-stricken regions, and crowded cities, the future of water is already being rewritten by three start-ups. Not as a story of scarcity alone, but as one of invention.

Africa

04-Apr-2026

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