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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

Coffee farming provides lifeline for Kenya's central region

How Chebet's 2024 Olympic double broke new barriers for Kenyan athletics

How Chebet's 2024 Olympic double broke new barriers for Kenyan athletics

Kenyan president pledges increased investment to boost maritime security

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

IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

IMF has called on Kenya to strengthen its fiscal framework and reduce debt vulnerabilities to improve the country's resilience against economic and climate shocks.

IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital: media

At least 28 people were killed and 37 others injured on Sunday in a bombardment targeting a fuel station south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum.

28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital: media

Uganda's Chekwemoi, home runner Chebolei storm to Great Chepsaita Cross

It is rare to see the famed Kenyan runners upstaged in their own backyard in distance running competitions.

Uganda's Chekwemoi, home runner Chebolei storm to Great Chepsaita Cross

South African Airways pilots suspends strike

South African Airways (SAA) pilots called off their strike Saturday after receiving a salary increment, the airline said.

South African Airways pilots suspends strike

Concerns over Kenya's ability to co-host Chan

Kenya lags behind its co-hosts in forming a local organising committee for Chan 2025.

Concerns over Kenya's ability to co-host Chan

Kenya lifts ban on export of raw macadamia for a period of 30days

Kenya on Wednesday allowed the sale and export of raw macadamia nuts for a period of 30 days, lifting a ban that was imposed early last month.

Kenya lifts ban on export of raw macadamia for a period of 30days

Chinese drilling team turns Egypt's desert into farmland

Before, this place was an arid desert with no vegetation. Now, with the irrigation of well water, crops such as wheat have grown here, full of vitality and hope.

Chinese drilling team turns Egypt's desert into farmland

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Experts say unfortunate development geopolitically is that the relationship between Africa and the United States or any other Western country has never changed over the past 20 years.

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Chinese medical team brings relief to South Sudan's ailing population

Over the past 12 years, Chinese doctors have made significant efforts and contributions to improving health conditions in the East African country.

Chinese medical team brings relief to South Sudan's ailing population

South Sudan leader vows to implement peace deal despite hitches

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Monday assured the country he would implement the revitalized peace agreement which ended years of conflict despite the challenges facing it.

South Sudan leader vows to implement peace deal despite hitches

Stigma, discrimination hinder HIVAIDS fight: Zambian gov't

The Zambian government said on Monday that stigma and discrimination have remained major obstacles to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country.

Stigma, discrimination hinder HIVAIDS fight: Zambian gov't

United approach urged for safer roads through African Road Safety Charter

On a continent where road traffic accidents claim lives at an alarming rate, experts and policymakers are highlighting the potential of the African Road Safety Charter.

United approach urged for safer roads through African Road Safety Charter

E-learning faces challenge in Sudan amid power outage, internet disruption

As Sudan grapples with a prolonged conflict, e-learning, a vital resource for students in affected areas, faces significant obstacles due to frequent power outages and limited internet connectivity.

E-learning faces challenge in Sudan amid power outage, internet disruption

African countries applaud China's zero-tariff treatment for least developed countries

Starting Sunday, China will give all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines.

African countries applaud China's zero-tariff treatment for least developed countries

Trump picks daughter's father-in-law as Middle East adviser

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday nominated Massad Boulos, his daughter's father-in-law, as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

Trump picks daughter's father-in-law as Middle East adviser

Kenya issues floods alert amid heavy rains

The Kenyan government has issued a flood alert following heavy rains affecting several parts of the country.

Kenya issues floods alert amid heavy rains

South Sudan obtains over 280,000 vaccine doses to tackle cholera

South Sudan, with support from the WHO, announced that it has secured more than 282,000 doses of oral cholera vaccine in areas identified as cholera transmission hotspots.

South Sudan obtains over 280,000 vaccine doses to tackle cholera

Uganda urges evacuation after landslide kills 20, leaves 100 missing

Uganda has urged people living in disaster-prone mountainous areas to evacuate immediately after a landslide killed 20 people and left another 100 missing.

Uganda urges evacuation after landslide kills 20, leaves 100 missing

Kenya urges strict adherence to mpox preventive measures amid rising cases

Kenya's Ministry of Health has urged citizens to strictly adhere to mpox preventive measures as the number of cases continues to rise, with children being particularly vulnerable.

Kenya urges strict adherence to mpox preventive measures amid rising cases

Kenyan students shine at Huawei-sponsored digital talent camp in south China

The students developed a digital tool that proposes a smart system designed to address Kenya's recurring flooding challenges by clearing drainage systems of trash and debris.

Kenyan students shine at Huawei-sponsored digital talent camp in south China

Rwanda launches 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Rwanda started the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Monday, calling for joint efforts to tackle gender-based violence.

Rwanda launches 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

140 women killed by partner or family member every day in 2023: UN report

An average of 140 women and girls were killed every day in 2023 by their partner or a family member, according to a UN report published on Monday.

140 women killed by partner or family member every day in 2023: UN report

UN concludes workshop to strengthen electoral integrity in South Sudan

According to the UNMISS, an effective and trusted justice system is crucial from the start of the electoral process to reduce the risk of disputes turning violent.

UN concludes workshop to strengthen electoral integrity in South Sudan

Interview: China's modernization provides roadmap for Africa: think-tank chief

China's modernization provides a valuable roadmap for African countries, a Zambian think-tank chief recently said.

Interview: China's modernization provides roadmap for Africa: think-tank chief

Women in war-torn Sudan earn living by making sweets

These women, displaced by the ongoing civil war in the country, are striving to overcome life's hardships by securing a source of income after losing their homes and belongings to the conflict.

Women in war-torn Sudan earn living by making sweets

UN urges Somalia to up investment in fight against gender-based violence

The United Nations in Somalia on Monday called on authorities to ramp up investment in the fight against gender-based violence in the country.

UN urges Somalia to up investment in fight against gender-based violence

Huawei, charity partners to empower women with digital skills in Kenya

Chinese telecom company Huawei said on more than 500 women in Meru County have been equipped with digital skills through a training program program it launched with Kenyan partners.

Huawei, charity partners to empower women with digital skills in Kenya

AU, UN agencies call for building resilient industries to advance Africa's development

The African Union (AU) and two United Nations agencies have called for concerted efforts in building resilient industries to drive Africa's development aspirations.

AU, UN agencies call for building resilient industries to advance Africa's development

WTO report examines AI's impact on global trade

The World Trade Organization (WTO) released a report on Thursday titled "Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade.

WTO report examines AI's impact on global trade

Huawei partners with Kenyan firm on artificial intelligence customer care solution

Chinese technology firm Huawei signed an agreement here on Tuesday with insurance company Kupa Kenya to roll out an artificial intelligence customer care (AICC) solution.

Huawei partners with Kenyan firm on artificial intelligence customer care solution

Duma Boko inaugurated as Botswanan President

Boko promised that his government would create a brighter tomorrow with support from the citizens during the ceremony.

Duma Boko inaugurated as Botswanan President

South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and holdout opposition groups will resume peace talks in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Monday, a chief mediator announced on Friday.

South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

Toll-free line to report gender-based violence for athletes launched

The hotline, 1195, is a partnership between the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Athletics Kenya, and Equity Bank.

Toll-free line to report gender-based violence for athletes launched

Kenya's macadamia farmers overcome market hurdles, embrace export growth

Unlike traditional crops, macadamia nuts require specialized care, and the timing of the harvest is critical for maintaining quality.

Kenya's macadamia farmers overcome market hurdles, embrace export growth

One county, two countries; Wisconsin's 'super swing county' in observer's eyes

With the election just days away, campaign signs for both Harris and Trump are seen side by side along a main road in Door County, northeastern Wisconsin.

One county, two countries; Wisconsin's 'super swing county' in observer's eyes

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of rejecting ceasefire efforts

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati accused Israel of rejecting efforts to reach a ceasefire as Israeli forces resumed bombing Beirut's southern suburbs.

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of rejecting ceasefire efforts

Rwanda records 7 new cases of Marburg virus amid vaccination drive

The Rwandan Ministry of Health has confirmed seven new cases of the Marburg virus disease (MVD), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 56.

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Rwanda records 7 new cases of Marburg virus amid vaccination drive

Death toll rises to 87 after ferry sinks in eastern DR Congo

At least 87 people were killed Thursday after a ferry sank on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a report by local authorities seen by Xinhua.

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Death toll rises to 87 after ferry sinks in eastern DR Congo

US confirms new H5 bird flu human cases in California

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed two human cases of H5 bird flu in California on Thursday, marking the first H5 human cases in the Golden State.

By 2 months ago

US confirms new H5 bird flu human cases in California

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