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Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced three days of official mourning following a train crash in southern Spain that has killed at least 40 people.
By 1 month ago
Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
An explosion at a steel factory in northern China killed two people and injured 66 on Sunday, with five more still missing, state media said.
By 1 month ago
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council declares a 90-day state of emergency after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes, orders a 72-hour ban on all border crossings.
By 1 month ago
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Berlin.
By 2 months ago
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD
IGAD expresses regret over Eritrea’s withdrawal, says it will continue engaging Asmara to reconsider; Eritrea quit the bloc, arguing it offers no strategic benefit to its members.
By 2 months ago
Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD
How China's cultural exchange is helping bridge global divides
China's long-standing dedication to cultural protection is evident via its 44 UNESCO-recognised items of intangible cultural heritage and 60 world heritage sites.
By 2 months ago
How China's cultural exchange is helping bridge global divides
China-backed Sing for Africa show spotlights emerging Kenyan musicians
More than 500 young artists attended pre-auditions for Sing for Africa, a Chinese-sponsored musical talent show, on Sunday at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university.
By 2 months ago
China-backed Sing for Africa show spotlights emerging Kenyan musicians
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Kungfu Diplomacy: Cultural ties that bind Kenya-China
Kungfu has been growing in Kenya since 2000, valued for improving health, discipline and mental alertness.
By 2 months ago
Kungfu Diplomacy: Cultural ties that bind Kenya-China
(Hello Africa) Chinese vehicles roll in for Johannesburg G20 summit
South Africa's economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event.
By 2 months ago
(Hello Africa) Chinese vehicles roll in for Johannesburg G20 summit
Melody as remedy: How music festival is easing conflict pains in Cameroon
More than 30,000 people attended the festival that ended on Sunday in Buea, a town about 300 km west of Yaounde, the capital.
By 2 months ago
Melody as remedy: How music festival is easing conflict pains in Cameroon
Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened here on Thursday to explore ways to strengthen global governance and deepen China-Africa cooperation.
By 2 months ago
Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance
China-Africa partnership conference contributes wisdom to global governance reform
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference concluded here on Friday.
By 2 months ago
China-Africa partnership conference contributes wisdom to global governance reform
Stronger South-South cooperation urged at COP30
At the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), leaders and experts called for stronger South-South cooperation to advance global climate governance.
By 3 months ago
Stronger South-South cooperation urged at COP30
Bad weather to blame for Ghana's Aug 6 chopper crash
The committee investigating Ghana's Aug 6 helicopter crash has said a sudden loss of altitude amid severe weather was the major cause of the accident.
By 3 months ago
Bad weather to blame for Ghana's Aug 6 chopper crash
Election sweep could rejuvenate embattled US Democrats
US Democrats swept multiple elections on Tuesday, a string of victories which some analysts believe could reinvigorate the embattled party.
By 3 months ago
Election sweep could rejuvenate embattled US Democrats
Xi Jinping: I am ready to work with Trump to build stronger bilateral ties
In a meeting with Trump, Xi said under their joint guidance, China-U.S. relations have remained stable on the whole.
By 3 months ago
Xi Jinping: I am ready to work with Trump to build stronger bilateral ties
China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat
Some Western voices now concede its momentum but claim its tech surge is "crowding out" their own countries' room to expand.
By 3 months ago
China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Mwinyi wins re-election
Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi re-elected with 78.8 per cent of the vote, Zanzibar Electoral Commission announces.
By 3 months ago
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Mwinyi wins re-election
Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced three days of official mourning following a train crash in southern Spain that has killed at least 40 people.
By 1 month ago
Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
An explosion at a steel factory in northern China killed two people and injured 66 on Sunday, with five more still missing, state media said.
By 1 month ago
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council declares a 90-day state of emergency after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes, orders a 72-hour ban on all border crossings.
By 1 month ago
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Berlin.
By 2 months ago
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD
IGAD expresses regret over Eritrea’s withdrawal, says it will continue engaging Asmara to reconsider; Eritrea quit the bloc, arguing it offers no strategic benefit to its members.
By 2 months ago
Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD
How China's cultural exchange is helping bridge global divides
China's long-standing dedication to cultural protection is evident via its 44 UNESCO-recognised items of intangible cultural heritage and 60 world heritage sites.
By 2 months ago
How China's cultural exchange is helping bridge global divides
China-backed Sing for Africa show spotlights emerging Kenyan musicians
More than 500 young artists attended pre-auditions for Sing for Africa, a Chinese-sponsored musical talent show, on Sunday at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university.
By 2 months ago
China-backed Sing for Africa show spotlights emerging Kenyan musicians
Premium
Kungfu Diplomacy: Cultural ties that bind Kenya-China
Kungfu has been growing in Kenya since 2000, valued for improving health, discipline and mental alertness.
By 2 months ago
Kungfu Diplomacy: Cultural ties that bind Kenya-China
(Hello Africa) Chinese vehicles roll in for Johannesburg G20 summit
South Africa's economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event.
By 2 months ago
(Hello Africa) Chinese vehicles roll in for Johannesburg G20 summit
Melody as remedy: How music festival is easing conflict pains in Cameroon
More than 30,000 people attended the festival that ended on Sunday in Buea, a town about 300 km west of Yaounde, the capital.
By 2 months ago
Melody as remedy: How music festival is easing conflict pains in Cameroon
Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened here on Thursday to explore ways to strengthen global governance and deepen China-Africa cooperation.
By 2 months ago
Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance
China-Africa partnership conference contributes wisdom to global governance reform
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference concluded here on Friday.
By 2 months ago
China-Africa partnership conference contributes wisdom to global governance reform
Stronger South-South cooperation urged at COP30
At the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), leaders and experts called for stronger South-South cooperation to advance global climate governance.
By 3 months ago
Stronger South-South cooperation urged at COP30
Bad weather to blame for Ghana's Aug 6 chopper crash
The committee investigating Ghana's Aug 6 helicopter crash has said a sudden loss of altitude amid severe weather was the major cause of the accident.
By 3 months ago
Bad weather to blame for Ghana's Aug 6 chopper crash
Election sweep could rejuvenate embattled US Democrats
US Democrats swept multiple elections on Tuesday, a string of victories which some analysts believe could reinvigorate the embattled party.
By 3 months ago
Election sweep could rejuvenate embattled US Democrats
Xi Jinping: I am ready to work with Trump to build stronger bilateral ties
In a meeting with Trump, Xi said under their joint guidance, China-U.S. relations have remained stable on the whole.
By 3 months ago
Xi Jinping: I am ready to work with Trump to build stronger bilateral ties
China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat
Some Western voices now concede its momentum but claim its tech surge is "crowding out" their own countries' room to expand.
By 3 months ago
China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Mwinyi wins re-election
Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi re-elected with 78.8 per cent of the vote, Zanzibar Electoral Commission announces.
By 3 months ago
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Mwinyi wins re-election
Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced three days of official mourning following a train crash in southern Spain that has killed at least 40 people.
By 1 month ago
Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
An explosion at a steel factory in northern China killed two people and injured 66 on Sunday, with five more still missing, state media said.
By 1 month ago
China factory explosion kills two, injures 66
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council declares a 90-day state of emergency after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes, orders a 72-hour ban on all border crossings.
By 1 month ago
Yemen leader declares 90-day state of emergency
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Berlin.
By 2 months ago
Why peace deal on Ukraine still distant after Berlin talks
Boy fights for life after arrow attack by another pupil
Crime and Justice
By Stanley Ongwae
25 mins ago
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
Football
By Washington Onyango
2 hrs ago
Appetite: In spite of tax dip, State House blew Sh3B more than planned
National
By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau
3 hrs ago
Family's agony as son's future is shattered on Russian battlefield
National
By Julius Chepkwony
3 hrs ago
How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents
Houghton Irungu
By Irungu Houghton
3 hrs ago