Egyptians anxious about striker Mohamed Salah's groin injury
Egyptians are worried that Mohamed Salah's groin injury could affect their 2018 World Cup campaign. The Liverpool striker missed the Merseyside derby at Everton on Saturday and could miss the UEFA...
View ArticleUK's loan of plundered artefacts sparks heritage debate
Treasures, including a gold crown and a royal wedding dress, which were plundered from Ethiopia by the British 150 years ago, could be returned on a long-term loan. But that loan itself has brought...
View ArticleLinguistics and culinary skills exchanged in Cape Town
Chinese language and culture continue to gain popularity in the city of Cape Town. People are learning more about China for various reasons -- from business opportunities to study opportunities. One of...
View ArticleChinese artists showcase their work at Nairobi University
The Belt and Road Chinese Artists into Africa exhibition has officially opened at the University of Nairobi. Works from more than 20 fine artists and professors from Tsinghua University in Beijing will...
View ArticlePresident el-Sisi faces several challenges during second term
It's been a week since Egypt's President Abdel Fattah EL Sisi won a second term in office. He garnered more than 97 percent of the votes, with voter turn-out at over 41 percent. CGTN's Yasser Hakim...
View ArticlePresident Muhammadu Buhari to seek second term in 2019
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed he will be seeking a second term when the country goes to the polls next year. It ends months of speculation about whether he would stand for...
View ArticleSouth Sudan vows to hold elections before the end of the year
South Sudan's government says it WILL hold elections before the end of the year -- with or without a peace deal with the opposition. The international community has been urging the country to...
View ArticleGunfire reported near the presidential palace in Bangui
Latest reports from the Central African Republic indicate the death toll from Sunday's clashes has risen to at least two. There have also been reports of gunfire today at the presidential palace in the...
View ArticleBOAO Forum: IMF chief, Jack Ma discuss global trade, finance
The director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde and the chairperson of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Jack Ma are attending the Boao Forum. They've shared the stage to discuss...
View ArticleWorld leaders arrive in China for Boao Forum for Asia
The Boao Forum for Asia is under way. World leaders continue to arrive for this year's conference ahead of the opening ceremony on Tuesday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to deliver the...
View ArticleBOAO Forum: New members of board of directors unveiled
New members of the Boao Forum's board of directors have been unveiled ahead of Tuesday's opening ceremony. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been elected chairperson of the Board of...
View ArticleChina-Egypt Relations: Chinese food a cultural bridge in Cairo
Find out how the power of food is helping to bring a greater cultural understanding between Chinese and Egyptians in Cairo. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook:...
View ArticleZimbabwe, Botswana leaders meet in Harare
Botswana's new President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, is expected in Zimbabwe on Monday on a working visit. It's his first trip since succeeding Ian Khama a week ago. President Masisi will travel to Harare from...
View ArticleUgandan traders skeptical over free trade agreement
In Uganda, some traders are uncertain over their country joining the Africa Free Trade Area. They aren't convinced the new trading bloc will be of benefit. The agreement recently signed by 44 African...
View ArticleSyria, Russia say Israeli warplanes attacked airbase
Syria and Russia are accusing Israel of carrying out an early morning missile strike on a Syrian air base in the central province of Homs. They say Syrian air defenses shot down five out of eight...
View ArticleSomali Parliament's Speaker resigns amid crisis
Onto Somalia now -- and a major political crisis in the country has taken an unexpected turn following the resignation of Mohamed Osman Jawari as the country's speaker of parliament. Lawmakers in...
View ArticleAMISOM vows neutrality in ongoing crisis in Somalia parliament
Meanwhile-- the African Union Mission in Somalia -- AMISOM -- has vowed to remain neutral in an ongoing political crisis that's brewing in the Horn of African nation. The AMISOM comments come just days...
View ArticleConsulate General of China in Cape Town holds special reception
The Consulate General of China in Cape Town has held a special event for the South African Kungfu Squad. This follows the team's outstanding performance at the recently held Hong Kong International...
View ArticleNigeria military rescues dozens of abducted women, children
To Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, Military says it has rescued 149 boko haram hostages and killed some insurgents in its clearance operation. A statement from the military says most of the...
View ArticleKenyan, British soldiers engage in training at Lolldaiga Hills
It has been said the soldier makes the army. And nations continue to invest in the unexpected possibility of an attack. Getting a soldier ready for any combat charge takes years of training. Here's a...
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