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Behind the story of coffee: Unexpected gift from Africa

In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi's Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista.

Behind the story of coffee: Unexpected gift from Africa

Shunned by Trump, U.S. researchers wooed by world: report

Shunned by Trump, U.S. researchers wooed by world: report

Global charity warns aid cuts put 55,000 Somali children at risk of malnutrition

Global charity warns aid cuts put 55,000 Somali children at risk of malnutrition

Scars of war remain achingly raw in Goma, eastern DR Congo

Scars of war remain achingly raw in Goma, eastern DR Congo

AU, UN officials call for actions to tackle desertification, land degradation in Africa

Officials and experts from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) have called for immediate actions to tackle the growing threat of desertification and land degradation across Africa.

AU, UN officials call for actions to tackle desertification, land degradation in Africa

Xi says China, Russia to shoulder special responsibility as major countries

Xi and Putin reached a consensus on unwaveringly deepening strategic coordination and promoting the stable, healthy and high-level development of China-Russia relations.

Xi says China, Russia to shoulder special responsibility as major countries

Invasive brown spiders protect eggs by attacking wasps: study

Israeli researchers have discovered that brown widow spiders,aggressively defend their egg sacs from parasitic wasps, offering insights into how certain species adapt and thrive.

Invasive brown spiders protect eggs by attacking wasps: study

UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa's heritage sites

UNESCO has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa's heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism.

UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa's heritage sites

China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development

China's private sector has supported overall national economic growth with a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025.

China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development

Hollywood's fading charm in China and why US tariffs are making it worse

Chinese animated feature "Ne Zha 2" has scored a thunderous success, raking in 15.2 billion yuan (about 2.11 billion U.S. dollars) at China's box office in just 12 weeks.

Hollywood's fading charm in China and why US tariffs are making it worse

Kenya launches strategy to boost exports

Kenya on Wednesday launched the Route to Market Strategy 2025-2027, designed to position the country as a globally competitive exporter of high-quality and sustainable goods.

Kenya launches strategy to boost exports

China's regional powerhouses turbocharge high-quality development

From AI, robotics and brain-computer interfaces to innovative drugs, China's economic powerhouses are doubling down on sci-tech innovation, yielding significant results in high-tech sectors.

China's regional powerhouses turbocharge high-quality development

Egg prices soar to record levels as bird flu ravages US flocks

US egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with wholesale costs reaching over $8 (Sh1,032) per dozen as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues.

Egg prices soar to record levels as bird flu ravages US flocks

Death toll rises to 33 as heavy rains flood DR Congo's capital

At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that flooded Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo, authorities said early Monday.

Death toll rises to 33 as heavy rains flood DR Congo's capital

Hong Ting forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernisation drive

PS Korir Sing'Oei said the forum reaffirmed the importance of fostering Sino-African dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Hong Ting forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernisation drive

China fuels global innovation through sci-tech cooperation

The ongoing 2025 ZGC Annual Conference highlights the transformation of Zhongguancun, China's "Silicon Valley," into a global innovation hub.

China fuels global innovation through sci-tech cooperation

WHO faces 2.5 billion USD funding gap as U.S. announce withdrawal

WHO is facing a budget gap of 1.9 billion U.S. dollars for 2026 and 2027, along with a 600-million-dollar deficit through 2025, according to media reports on Wednesday.

WHO faces 2.5 billion USD funding gap as U.S. announce withdrawal

Somalia, AU condemn "despicable" attack on presidential convoy

Somalia and the African Union (AU) have condemned a terrorist attack that targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on Tuesday.

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Somalia, AU condemn "despicable" attack on presidential convoy

DR Congo accuses Rwandan army of supporting rebel attacks against its military bases

Two Rwandan soldiers were arrested and accused of supporting rebels of the M23 in attacks early Monday against military positions in northeastern DRC.

By 3 months ago

DR Congo accuses Rwandan army of supporting rebel attacks against its military bases

Tech innovation cultivates new productive forces in China's rural revitalisation

China's "No. 1 central document" for 2025 outlines its priorities in deepening rural reforms and takes solid steps to advance all-around rural revitalization.

By 3 months ago

Tech innovation cultivates new productive forces in China's rural revitalisation

47 ships reroute to Suez Canal since Feb

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie announced on Sunday that 47 ships have adjusted their routes to pass through the Suez Canal instead of the Cape of Good Hope.

By 3 months ago

47 ships reroute to Suez Canal since Feb

Zelensky says Ukraine will not participate in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Zelensky said Kiev would not participate in the upcoming US-Russia negotiations set to take place in Saudi Arabia this week, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

By 3 months ago

Zelensky says Ukraine will not participate in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Cape Verde reports African swine fever outbreak

Cape Verde's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced in a statement on Monday an outbreak of African swine fever on Boa Vista Island, following laboratory tests.

By 3 months ago

Cape Verde reports African swine fever outbreak

UN: Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming

The use of lethal, war-like tactics during Israeli military operations in the West Bank raises concerns over the use of force that exceeds law enforcement standards.

By 3 months ago

UN: Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming

Sudanese army reports advancements in fight against paramilitary forces

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Monday announced that its forces had made advancements in their fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on different fronts.

By 3 months ago

Sudanese army reports advancements in fight against paramilitary forces

African executives urge policy shift to unleash coastal tourism potential

Realizing the full potential of Africa's coastal tourism demands policy and legislative reforms to attract investments required to establish supportive infrastructure.

By 3 months ago

African executives urge policy shift to unleash coastal tourism potential

Experts: Chinese post growing interest in ice, snow fun as life gets better

The growth of ice and snow tourism has transformed how Chinese people perceive and experience winter, according to Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy.

By 3 months ago

Experts: Chinese post growing interest in ice, snow fun as life gets better

UN chief rejects "any form of ethnic cleansing" in Gaza

"A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace and security with Israel is the only sustainable solution for Middle East stability," the UN chief said.

By 3 months ago

UN chief rejects "any form of ethnic cleansing" in Gaza

DR Congo's Goma in crisis as humanitarians fear disease outbreaks

M23 rebels and the Rwandan Defense Forces continue to consolidate their control over Goma and most of the territories of North Kivu province the armed group previously seized.

By 3 months ago

DR Congo's Goma in crisis as humanitarians fear disease outbreaks

China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

China will work on the priorities of reaffirming member states' commitment to multilateralism and enhancing global governance.

By 3 months ago

China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

Sweden's worst mass shooting in history kills 10 at school

The shooting occurred amid years of escalating armed violence in Sweden, with the past few months witnessing an unprecedented number of explosions, experts said.

By 3 months ago

Sweden's worst mass shooting in history kills 10 at school

All 67 victims recovered from DC helicopter-plane collision

The remains of all 67 individuals who died in the helicopter and passenger plane midair collision in Washington, DC last week have been recovered by rescue teams, US media reported Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

All 67 victims recovered from DC helicopter-plane collision

Canada hits back at Trump tariffs with own tariffs

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports late Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on most Canadian products.

By 3 months ago

Canada hits back at Trump tariffs with own tariffs

WHO deploys emergency team to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak

WHO said on Thursday that it has deployed an emergency medical team to help Uganda fight a deadly Ebola outbreak that killed a health worker in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.

By 3 months ago

WHO deploys emergency team to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak

DR Congo rejects any dialogue with M23: defense minister

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rejected any dialogue with the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group, as the latter claimed earlier to be "open to direct dialogue.

By 3 months ago

DR Congo rejects any dialogue with M23: defense minister

Cross-cultural ties flourish as Kenyans join Chinese New Year celebration

The 2025 Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and represents wisdom.

By 4 months ago

Cross-cultural ties flourish as Kenyans join Chinese New Year celebration

Kenyan recycling firm revives EV batteries, drives green transition

An increasing number of EV in Kenya are finding a second life, thanks to the innovative efforts of a local recycling firm. By repurposing used batteries into affordable alternatives.

By 4 months ago

Kenyan recycling firm revives EV batteries, drives green transition

China to work with Kenya for deepened cooperation: new ambassador

New Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said Thursday that China is willing to work with Kenya to deepen friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation.

By 4 months ago

China to work with Kenya for deepened cooperation: new ambassador

246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa

A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, the police said Wednesday night.

By 4 months ago

246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa

South Sudan parties set to resume 'Tumaini' peace talks in Kenya

South Sudan's government delegation will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, on Saturday to resume negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability.

By 4 months ago

South Sudan parties set to resume 'Tumaini' peace talks in Kenya

UN chief Guterres calls for action together to tackle intertwined global challenges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for action together to tackle intertwined and unprecedented challenges amid the turmoil of the world.

By 4 months ago

UN chief Guterres calls for action together to tackle intertwined global challenges

'TikTok refugees': RedNote sees an influx after US TikTok ban

TikTok, owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance but operated independently, has approximately 170 million users in the United States, nearly half that country's population.

By 4 months ago

'TikTok refugees': RedNote sees an influx after US TikTok ban

Los Angeles mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires

More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered as of Sunday demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

By 4 months ago

Los Angeles mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires

Tech industry slams Biden's new AI chip rules as threat to US tech leadership

Major US tech firms and industry groups slashed the Biden administration's sweeping new controls on AI chip exports, which could severely damage America's global competitiveness in AI technology.

By 4 months ago

Tech industry slams Biden's new AI chip rules as threat to US tech leadership

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