Cairo, March 31, (dpa/GNA) – An oil tanker was hit by a missile in Qatari territorial waters, the country’s defence ministry said on Wednesday…
Africa
Over 58 dead in clashes in South Sudan’s Jonglei state
JUBA, March 30 (Xinhua/GNA) — International medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), said on Monday that at least 58 people have died in recent…
AU congratulates Sassou Nguesso on re-election as president of Republic of the Congo
ADDIS ABABA, March 30 (Xinhua/GNA) — African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday congratulated Denis Sassou Nguesso on his re-election as…
(Special for CAFS) Army foils attack by armed militias in SW Somalia
MOGADISHU, March 30 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Somali National Army (SNA) has intensified operations in the southwest and surrounding regions, successfully repelling attacks by al-Shabaab…
Faustin-Archange Touadera sworn in as president of Central African Republic
YAOUNDE, March 30 (Xinhua/GNA) — Faustin-Archange Touadera was sworn in as president of the Central African Republic on Monday, during a special ceremony in…
China-South Africa trade forum held in Cape Town to deepen cooperation
CAPE TOWN, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — A China-South Africa trade forum was held in Cape Town on Friday, with companies from both sides engaging…
S. Africa’s solar, storage expo concludes with strong partnerships, business engagement
JOHANNESBURG, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — The three-day Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026, concluded on Friday, with strong business engagement, partnership-building and deal-making, the…
Southern African countries urged to support informal sector
GABORONE, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — The southern African countries on Friday, were urged to support the informal sector, as a way of addressing barriers…
Extra passenger trains deployed in Tanzania as heavy rains disrupt transport
DAR ES SALAAM, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) said on Friday, it had introduced additional passenger train services in eastern…
Confucius Institute in Zimbabwe holds Chinese character competition to boost language skills
HARARE, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, on Friday hosted the third edition of the Chinese Character Hero…
Chinese VP calls for deepened China-South African economic cooperation
CAPE TOWN, March 27 (Xinhua/GNA) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called for strengthened economic ties and broader strategic cooperation between China and South…
Ramaphosa says no surprise at South Africa not attending G7 summit in France
JOHANNESBURG, March 27, (Xinhua/GNA) — It was “not a surprise” that South Africa would not attend the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit in…
Niger marks 50th anniversary of Chinese medical team’s mission
NIAMEY, March 26 (Xinhua/GNA) – A ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Niamey General Reference Hospital, to mark the 50th anniversary of the…
Zambia’s economy expands by 3.8 pct in 2025
LUSAKA, March 26 (Xinhua/GNA) — Zambia’s economy grew by 3.8 percent in 2025, unchanged from the previous year, according to preliminary data released by…
Namibia starts production testing at Kavango well
WINDHOEK, March 26, (Xinhua/GNA) — The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), on Thursday announced the start of production testing at the Kavango West-1X…
Uganda seeks to capitalize on China’s zero-tariff treatment to boost value-added exports
KAMPALA, March 19 (Xinhua/GNA) — Uganda is positioning itself to fully leverage China’s zero-tariff treatment, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija…
Kenya launches construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway
NAIROBI, March 19 (Xinhua/GNA) — Kenya on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony in southwestern Narok County, for the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge…
Kenya on high alert ahead of heavy downpours, death toll rises to 73
NAIROBI, March 19, (Xinhua/GNA) — The Kenyan government said Thursday, that it has deployed multi-agency teams to support rescue operations, assist affected families and…
Cameroon’s Supreme Court orders retrial of jailed separatist leaders
YAOUNDE, March 19 (Xinhua/GNA) — Cameroon’s Supreme Court on Thursday, announced the decision to order a retrial for 10 separatist leaders who were sentenced…
China-DRC media forum champions mutual benefit, win-win cooperation
Kinshasa, March 19 (Xinhua/GNA) – The China-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Media Forum was held on Wednesday in Kinshasa, the DRC capital. Under…