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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Nairobi

1 week ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

The Kenyan leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign university students was held at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday.
Kenyan hospital pioneers world’s first Transhumeral Sensory Reinnervation Surgery

1 week ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

The world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery. /KNH Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) achieved a historic milestone in medical innovation by performing the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery on 22-year-old student Moses Mwendwa.
South African troops begin withdrawal from DR Congo, assemble in Tanzania

1 week ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

South African soldier in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. /Reuters The South African National Defence Forces (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, announced Sunday that troops withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are assembling in Tanzania for their return to the country by late May.
AU to continue supporting Somalia despite funding challenges

2 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

FILE PHOTO- African Union peacekeepers from Uganda provide security at the Halane military camp in Mogadishu, Somalia. /VCG The African Union (AU) pledged to continue to support peace and stability in Somalia despite financial challenges affecting the bloc’s peacekeeping mission in the Horn of Africa nation.
African leaders mourn the passing of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with the management, staff and patients of Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the hospital's donation to the Holy See, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, March 16, 2024. / REUTERS Pope Francis passed away on Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old.
China and Zimbabwe mark 45 years anniversary of diplomatic relations

3 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Today, China and Zimbabwe commemorate 45 years of diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in their enduring partnership. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1980, the two countries have cultivated strong political, economic, and cultural exchanges. According to the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe, the foreign ministers of the two nations—Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, and Prof.
DR Congo gov't condemns massacre of 52 civilians allegedly committed by M23 rebels

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of 52 civilians during the night from Friday to Saturday in the eastern city of Goma, allegedly perpetrated by rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23).
Sundowns, Pirates edge ahead in Champions League quarterfinas

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

Sundowns' Peter Shalulile reacts after scoring during his side's CAF Champions League quarterfinal against Esperance Tunis. PHOTO: CAF South African sides Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates took a step closer to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League following crucial victories in their respective quarterfinal ties on Tuesday. Sundowns edged Esperance Tunis 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Johannesburg.
Uganda’s military denies using chemical weapons in South Sudan

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

FILE PHOTO: A picture showing some soldiers from the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF)/CFP The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has denied reports that it used chemical and barrel weapons on positions occupied by the White Army, a rebel militia, in the Upper Nile and Jonglei states of South Sudan. The UPDF said it neither possessed chemical weapons and barrel bombs nor operated systems designed to deliver such weapons. UPDF Acting Defence Spokesperson, Col.
Ghana unveils cost-cutting measures to cut government spending

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's finance minister. /CFP The Ghanaian government will implement a raft of measures to reduce its expenditure as it aims to stabilize its finances and honor its debt obligations. Ghanaian Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank. Government delegations to international conferences will be significantly smaller.