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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.

African executives urge policy shift to unleash coastal tourism potential

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

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

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

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

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

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.

China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

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.

All 67 victims recovered from DC helicopter-plane collision

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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