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CGTN Africa is the African branch of China Global Television Network, an English-language news service operated by China Central Television, which is a state-run broadcaster in China. The headquarters is located in Nairobi, and it has offices in Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg, and several other locations across Africa.

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Protests erupt across major towns in Kenya

2 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

One year after the 2024 historic anti-tax protests that saw Kenya’s parliament stormed and over 60 lives lost, thousands of Kenyans, predominantly young men, flooded the streets of Nairobi and other cities once again. The protests, initially sparked by opposition to a controversial finance bill, evolved into a broader movement, with demonstrators chanting anti-police brutality slogans.
Embracing vitiligo with strength and pride

2 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

According to the Global Vitiligo Foundation, approximately 70 million people worldwide have vitiligo. Vitiligo is more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones, such as those of African descent, due to the stark contrast between the depigmented patches and their natural skin color. This chronic autoimmune disorder causes patches of skin to lose their pigment when melanocytes—the cells responsible for producing skin color—are attacked and destroyed.
Expert: Early warning systems help pastoralists tackle climate change

4 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

With climate variability increasing, pastoralists across Africa faced heightened risks from prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events. As the June-September rainfall season approaches, timely access to accurate weather forecasts is essential for adjusting migration routes, safeguarding livestock, and protecting livelihoods.
Trump administration considers travel ban targeting 36 nations, including 25 in Africa

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

The United States administration under President Donald Trump is considering expanding its travel ban to include 36 additional countries, with 25 in Africa, according to a confidential U.S. State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. Signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday, the memo sets a 60-day deadline for these nations to meet U.S. security benchmarks or face full or partial visa restrictions.
Analyst: African students in limbo as Trump moves to halt student visas

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

The Trump administration’s sudden blanket ban on student visa applications has upended the aspirations of thousands of African students planning to pursue higher education in the United States, with far-reaching consequences for both the students and U.S. institutions. The U.S. State Department cites national security concerns—specifically, the need for enhanced social media screening—as the rationale for suspending visa interviews indefinitely at U.S. embassies across Africa.
A quiet revolution: African Americans returning to the motherland

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

Kea "Wakesho" Simmons, an African American who has since settled in Nairobi./ Traverze Culture A quiet revolution is unfolding—one that spans centuries of history and thousands of miles. From the vibrant streets of Atlanta and Carolina to the sun-kissed shores of West and East Africa, African Americans are returning to the continent in growing numbers.
Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony to face ICC charges in absentia this September

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

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has ruled that the case against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony will proceed, with a confirmation of charges hearing on September 9, 2025, despite his absence. The five-judge Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected an appeal from Kony’s defense team, which argued that holding a hearing without the accused present violates ICC protocols.
Sudan’s war forces 17 million children out of school; 5,000 reported missing

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

Two years after the outbreak of Sudan’s devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, the conflict has left an indelible mark on the nation’s children. Nearly 17 million have been forced out of school across the Northeast African nation. This staggering figure, reported by UNICEF and the Sudan National Council for Child Welfare, reflects a profound educational crisis that has deepened existing vulnerabilities.
African football legends light up Mogadishu in historic peace match

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

Former Cameroon Striker Samuel Eto'o (C) in action at Mogadishu Stadium, May 27, 2025. /Ministry of Youth and Sports in Somalia On Tuesday, thousands of Somalis, young and old, filled the Mogadishu Stadium with infectious energy to witness a landmark exhibition football match. The event, part of a FIFA-supported “peace tour,” was aimed at restoring Somalia’s image on the global stage and signal its readiness to rejoin international football.
RS Berkane keeps alive treble dreams with Confederation Cup win

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

Photo: RS Berkane clinch third TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title. /CAF Morocccan side RS Berkane is just four wins away from making history in what may end up to be a golden season. On Sunday, the club defeated Tanzanian giants Simba SC 3-1 on aggregate to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a record-equaling third time. Berkane’s other previous wins came in 2020 and 2022.