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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.

China to work with Kenya for deepened cooperation: new ambassador

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

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

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

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

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

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.

'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.

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.

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

Sudan army retakes key city in central Sudan

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Saturday recaptured Wad Madani, the capital city of Gezira State in central Sudan

Sudan army retakes key city in central Sudan

China's Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee called for resolutely winning the tough, protracted and all-around battle against corruption.

China's Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption

Xi orders all-out rescue efforts following heavy casualties in 6.8-magnitude Xizang quake

President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts to save lives and minimize casualties following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Xi orders all-out rescue efforts following heavy casualties in 6.8-magnitude Xizang quake

News Analysis: What happens next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he is stepping down as the Liberal Party leader but will stay on as prime minister until a new leader is selected.

News Analysis: What happens next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation

Blinken admits US sent arms to Ukraine ahead of conflict

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted Saturday that the United States had "quietly sent a lot of weapons to Ukraine" five months ahead of the conflict.

Blinken admits US sent arms to Ukraine ahead of conflict

Explainer: Why South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached president

South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit on Friday failed to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol and left the presidential residence after being blocked.

Explainer: Why South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached president

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to solidify ties following recent diplomatic tensions

Ethiopian and Somali officials have reiterated common commitments to ensuring peace and stability in Somalia and the region as the two countries solidify ties.

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to solidify ties following recent diplomatic tensions

UN reports rise in attacks targeting aid workers in Somalia

The UN relief agency has expressed concern over attacks targeting aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia.

UN reports rise in attacks targeting aid workers in Somalia

Uganda says construction of regional crude oil pipeline on course

The construction of a 1,443-km crude oil pipeline between Uganda and neighboring Tanzania is on schedule.

Uganda says construction of regional crude oil pipeline on course

Kenyan stock market maintains rally on first trading day of 2025

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025 on Thursday, with all key indices recording gains.

Kenyan stock market maintains rally on first trading day of 2025

AU commits to stabilise Somalia as new mission begins work

The new African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia has announced its commitment to the country's stabilization efforts in 2025 and post-conflict recovery as it began operations.

AU commits to stabilise Somalia as new mission begins work

Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2024

In 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events at home: the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, CASCF and FOCAC summit.

Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2024

WHO seeks more funding for mpox response in Uganda

WHO said Monday it is facing a critical funding gap of 11.1 million US dollars to scale up the mpox response in Uganda where over 1,000 confirmed cases and six deaths have been registered.

WHO seeks more funding for mpox response in Uganda

East Africa expects drier-than-usual conditions from January to March 2025

The East Africa region will experience drier-than-usual conditions between January and March 2025, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center of the IGAD, a regional bloc, said on Monday.

East Africa expects drier-than-usual conditions from January to March 2025

Sudan's certificate exams kick off amid protracted conflict

The Sudan Certificate Examinations kicked off on Saturday against a backdrop of gunfire and smoke from ongoing battles.

Sudan's certificate exams kick off amid protracted conflict

Houthis say operations restored at Sanaa airport, Hodeidah port after Israeli strikes

Operations at Sanaa International Airport and Hodeidah Port have resumed normal activities following a series of strikes launched by Israel, the Houthi group said.

Houthis say operations restored at Sanaa airport, Hodeidah port after Israeli strikes

Homelessness surges to record levels in US

The United States experienced its highest level of homelessness in 2024, with several states reporting triple-digit percentage increases as the nationwide housing crisis deepened.

Homelessness surges to record levels in US

WHO: Mpox situation in Africa remains 'especially concerning'

The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains "especially concerning," with high case counts observed in DRC, Burundi, and Uganda.

WHO: Mpox situation in Africa remains 'especially concerning'

WHO warns over alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has reported 8.4 million malaria cases since the beginning of this year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO warns over alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia

Letter from Mideast: Walled city of Bethlehem falls quiet as Christmas nears

While Bethlehem has been spared the bombs, the shadow of conflict has driven visitors away, leaving behind a profound silence that speaks volumes about the region's turmoil.

Letter from Mideast: Walled city of Bethlehem falls quiet as Christmas nears

Lebanon's annual Christmas fair revives festive spirit after war

This year's "Christmas in Action" event runs from Dec 13 to Dec 23. The fair is the largest and most creative Christmas market in Lebanon, where visitors can taste delicacies.

Lebanon's annual Christmas fair revives festive spirit after war

Coffee farming provides lifeline for Kenya's central region

Muthie is one of 8,000 smallholder farmers who collectively own the Mutira Farmers' Cooperative Society.

Coffee farming provides lifeline for Kenya's central region

How Chebet's 2024 Olympic double broke new barriers for Kenyan athletics

She is also a three-time World Cross Country winner.

How Chebet's 2024 Olympic double broke new barriers for Kenyan athletics

Kenyan president pledges increased investment to boost maritime security

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that the government will increase investment in the maritime sector as part of efforts to counter threats along the borders.

Kenyan president pledges increased investment to boost maritime security

65 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan's Omdurman city

At least 65 civilians were killed on Tuesday in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Omdurman city, north of the Sudan.

65 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan's Omdurman city

IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

IMF has called on Kenya to strengthen its fiscal framework and reduce debt vulnerabilities to improve the country's resilience against economic and climate shocks.

IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital: media

At least 28 people were killed and 37 others injured on Sunday in a bombardment targeting a fuel station south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum.

28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital: media

Uganda's Chekwemoi, home runner Chebolei storm to Great Chepsaita Cross

It is rare to see the famed Kenyan runners upstaged in their own backyard in distance running competitions.

Uganda's Chekwemoi, home runner Chebolei storm to Great Chepsaita Cross

South African Airways pilots suspends strike

South African Airways (SAA) pilots called off their strike Saturday after receiving a salary increment, the airline said.

South African Airways pilots suspends strike

Concerns over Kenya's ability to co-host Chan

Kenya lags behind its co-hosts in forming a local organising committee for Chan 2025.

Concerns over Kenya's ability to co-host Chan

Kenya lifts ban on export of raw macadamia for a period of 30days

Kenya on Wednesday allowed the sale and export of raw macadamia nuts for a period of 30 days, lifting a ban that was imposed early last month.

Kenya lifts ban on export of raw macadamia for a period of 30days

Chinese drilling team turns Egypt's desert into farmland

Before, this place was an arid desert with no vegetation. Now, with the irrigation of well water, crops such as wheat have grown here, full of vitality and hope.

Chinese drilling team turns Egypt's desert into farmland

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Experts say unfortunate development geopolitically is that the relationship between Africa and the United States or any other Western country has never changed over the past 20 years.

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Chinese medical team brings relief to South Sudan's ailing population

Over the past 12 years, Chinese doctors have made significant efforts and contributions to improving health conditions in the East African country.

Chinese medical team brings relief to South Sudan's ailing population

South Sudan leader vows to implement peace deal despite hitches

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Monday assured the country he would implement the revitalized peace agreement which ended years of conflict despite the challenges facing it.

South Sudan leader vows to implement peace deal despite hitches

Stigma, discrimination hinder HIVAIDS fight: Zambian gov't

The Zambian government said on Monday that stigma and discrimination have remained major obstacles to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country.

Stigma, discrimination hinder HIVAIDS fight: Zambian gov't

United approach urged for safer roads through African Road Safety Charter

On a continent where road traffic accidents claim lives at an alarming rate, experts and policymakers are highlighting the potential of the African Road Safety Charter.

United approach urged for safer roads through African Road Safety Charter

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