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Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased

What's the real picture of these projects? Are they really "falling apart" as sensationally claimed by the WSJ?

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased

Kenya to assemble 130 Chinese electric buses in 2023

Kenya to assemble 130 Chinese electric buses in 2023

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Rwanda's weather agency predicts disastrous rains in coming months

Rwanda's weather agency predicts disastrous rains in coming months

By Xinhua 3 months ago

WHO launches training for 100 Kenyan health personnel on emergency response

WHO launches training for 100 Kenyan health personnel on emergency response

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Rescuers recover two bodies of four missing pupils in boat accident in Kigoma

A boat in which they were travelling to school capsized in a crocodile and hippo-infested river in Tanzania's western region of Kigoma, an official said on Saturday.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Rescuers recover two bodies of four missing pupils in boat accident in Kigoma

M23 occupies new strategic town in North Eastern Congo, Army says

M23 rebels take control of strategic town of Mushaki in North Kivu; DRC Military Spokesperson Guillaume Ndjike says they are 'fighting to end this aggression'

By Xinhua 3 months ago

M23 occupies new strategic town in North Eastern Congo, Army says

Xiplomacy: Building China-Africa community of health for all with dedication and action

Chinese medical teams are currently working at 115 medical centers in 56 countries around the world, most of which are in Africa.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Xiplomacy: Building China-Africa community of health for all with dedication and action

Kenya goes for local currency syndicated bonds to check public debt

Syndicated bonds are mainly issued by companies or governments to generate funds.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Kenya goes for local currency syndicated bonds to check public debt

Commentary: Biden's State of the Union speech was divorced from reality

While bragging about his achievements since taking office, the U.S. leader also tried to hype up a "China threat," an attempt to gain popular support.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Commentary: Biden's State of the Union speech was divorced from reality

China's warming foreign trade boosts global economic recovery

The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector rose 3.1 per cent from the previous month to 50.1 per cent in January.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

China's warming foreign trade boosts global economic recovery

Union Berlin end Leipzig's unbeaten run in Bundesliga with 2-1 victory

Union Berlin came from behind to end Leipzig's unbeaten run as goals from Janik Haberer and Robin Knoche ensured a 2-1 away win in the 20th round of Bundesliga on Saturday.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Union Berlin end Leipzig's unbeaten run in Bundesliga with 2-1 victory

Somali forces kill 117 Al-Shabab militants

The Al-Shabab militants were killed during an eight-hour fighting in Donlaye

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Somali forces kill 117 Al-Shabab militants

Guilty of innocence: Western smear campaign against China exposed

China says it's a victim of Western propaganda and biased media

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Guilty of innocence: Western smear campaign against China exposed

Kenya ramps up efforts to curb HIV infections among youth

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said on Monday that the government is ramping up efforts to contain the rising new HIV infections among adolescents and young adults.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Kenya ramps up efforts to curb HIV infections among youth

Cameroon media mogul arrested after journalist's murder

Cameroon's security forces on Monday arrested a media mogul in connection with the murder of a prominent journalist, Martinez Zogo.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Cameroon media mogul arrested after journalist's murder

At least 25 killed in Burkina Faso attack in Sahel region

At least 25 people were killed on Saturday in a terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso's Sahel Region.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

At least 25 killed in Burkina Faso attack in Sahel region

'Our ride experiences in electric buses', Kenyans speak out

Some of the interviewed Kenyans said electric buses are more comfortable than fuel buses.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

'Our ride experiences in electric buses', Kenyans speak out

Ethiopian PM meets Tigray leaders for first time since peace deal

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday met with leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for the first time.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Ethiopian PM meets Tigray leaders for first time since peace deal

Zimbabwean authorities nullify results for 5,000 examination cheats

Herald reported that 4,961 candidates had their results nullified after it was established they had accessed question papers prior to sitting for the exams.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Zimbabwean authorities nullify results for 5,000 examination cheats

Africa should not be a battleground for a great power rivalry

Africa should not become an arena for a great power rivalry. Instead, let Africa become a land of win-win cooperation for all, especially Africans.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Africa should not be a battleground for a great power rivalry

African leaders agree on operational strategy to fight al-Shabab in Somalia

Four African leaders resolved to jointly plan a decisive operational strategy against al-Shabab and mobilize regional support for timely, decisive operations against the extremists in Somalia.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

African leaders agree on operational strategy to fight al-Shabab in Somalia

3 dead, 32 wounded in Egypt's hospital fire

At least three people were killed and 32 others wounded in a fire that broke out Wednesday at a charitable hospital in the capital Cairo, said the Egyptian Health Ministry in a statement.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

3 dead, 32 wounded in Egypt's hospital fire

Over 9,000 Tanzanian school girls impregnated in one year: official

At least 9,011 Tanzanian school girls were impregnated between January 2021 and January 2022, an official told parliament in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, Tuesday.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Over 9,000 Tanzanian school girls impregnated in one year: official

Spring Festival blockbusters display cultural confidence

Chinese people celebrating the Spring Festival this year have been treated to several movie blockbusters that display cultural confidence, with a distinctive Chinese spirit.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Spring Festival blockbusters display cultural confidence

Uganda carries out polio vaccination in areas affected by previous Ebola outbreak

Uganda has rolled out a polio vaccination exercise in districts affected by the Ebola outbreak, which was contained early this month.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Uganda carries out polio vaccination in areas affected by previous Ebola outbreak

Rwanda accuses DRC of abandoning Luanda-led peace deal

Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta has accused DRC authorities of abandoning last year's agreement signed in the Angolan capital,

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Rwanda accuses DRC of abandoning Luanda-led peace deal

South Africa records outbreak of African swine fever

South Africa has reported an outbreak of African swine fever in a farm in Gauteng Province.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

South Africa records outbreak of African swine fever

Bayern in turmoil ahead of PSG duel

Three weeks ahead of the delicate duel against Paris in the Champions League, the mood around Bayern Munich has hit rock bottom.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Bayern in turmoil ahead of PSG duel

Lunar New Year observed around the world with illuminated landmarks, events

Landmarks around the globe have been lit up in the auspicious colour red to celebrate the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, that fell on Sunday this year.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Lunar New Year observed around the world with illuminated landmarks, events

Barcelona and Osasuna book semifinal places

Barcelona reached the Copa Del Rey semifinals on Wednesday after beating Real Sociedad 1-0 at the Camp Nou Stadium.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Barcelona and Osasuna book semifinal places

Rwanda says another DR Congo fighter jet violated its airspace

Rwanda said a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) violated its airspace "for the third time" Tuesday afternoon and that "defensive measures were taken."

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Rwanda says another DR Congo fighter jet violated its airspace

Uganda starts commercial drilling of oil

Uganda on Tuesday started the drilling of oil for commercial production in the Western Region district of Kikuube on the shores of Lake Albert.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Uganda starts commercial drilling of oil

Tanzania's electoral authority to educate youth on voting, election laws

Tanzania's National Electoral Commission (NEC) said Tuesday plans are underway to educate the youth on voting and election laws across the East African nation.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Tanzania's electoral authority to educate youth on voting, election laws

South African navy to host Russian, Chinese counterparts for maritime exercise

South Africa will host the naval forces from China and Russia during the multilateral maritime exercise scheduled to take place next month in Durban and Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

South African navy to host Russian, Chinese counterparts for maritime exercise

From nothing to iconic landmark: Africa CDC headquarters testament of China-Africa friendship

The Africa CDC has played a vital role during the pandemic though it only had a small office. Its capacity and size have increased exponentially, which requires a fully-fledged facility.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

From nothing to iconic landmark: Africa CDC headquarters testament of China-Africa friendship

Vietnam's president resigns out of personal wish: state media

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has resigned and has had his memberships at the Politburo and the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) removed.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Vietnam's president resigns out of personal wish: state media

Kenya suspends 15 in football match-fixing probe

The Kenyan football governing body has provisionally suspended 15 individuals from the game over allegations of match-fixing.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Kenya suspends 15 in football match-fixing probe

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

FIFA announced on Friday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina due to potential breaches of rules during their FIFA World Cup final

By Xinhua 4 months ago

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

Dutch striker Weghorst on the verge of Old Trafford move

Manchester United are on the verge of sealing Dutch international striker Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the current season.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Dutch striker Weghorst on the verge of Old Trafford move

Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

China has made rural areas a focal point in the country's current COVID response, boosting medical capacities and providing timely support.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

Joao Felix closing in on loan move to Chelsea

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are on the verge of concluding a deal that would see Atletico's Portuguese international forward Joao Felix spend

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Joao Felix closing in on loan move to Chelsea

Roberto Martinez appointed as Portugal's national football team coach

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Monday Roberto Martinez as the new national football team coach until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Roberto Martinez appointed as Portugal's national football team coach

Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind

FC Bayern Munich have reinforced their defence with veteran center-back Daley Blind, the Germany giants confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.

By Xinhua 4 months ago

Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind

Ringing in 2023, Xi stresses hard work, unity to make tomorrow's China a better place

Xi said the Chinese economy enjoys strong resilience, tremendous potential and great vitality, and the fundamentals sustaining its long-term growth have remained strong.

By Xinhua, Xinhua 4 months ago

Ringing in 2023, Xi stresses hard work, unity to make tomorrow's China a better place

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