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1 Apr 2026, 14:10 GMT

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Zimbabwe's constitutional reform push is sparking intense debate. Critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa's term and significantly impact how leaders are chosen, but supporters say it will stabilize the country. As public hearings continue, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with activist Namatai Kwekweza and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga to unpack what it means for ordinary Zimbabweans.

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Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms
1 Apr 2026, 12:00 GMT By Zulker Naeen

An analysis of seventy-two pieces of AI-generated content, showed that AI was a powerful political weapon, and was used to manufacture false narratives and shape electoral outcomes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election.

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How artificial intelligence and synthetic reality shaped Bangladesh’s 2026 election
1 Apr 2026, 11:19 GMT By Al Jazeera 9 photos

The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.

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Gallery Photos: Iraq celebrates after qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026
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Iraqis celebrate after Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in the inter-confederation playoff to qualify for the World Cup. [Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters]
1 Apr 2026, 10:18 GMT 2 variants

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In China, Qingming Festival is a time to honor loved ones who passed away. Today, younger generations are reshaping remembrance through more personal, contemporary expressions, reflecting the changing ways people understand memory, legacy and connection.

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Live: The Hype – Farewell in our time
1 Apr 2026, 07:36 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

In a small courtyard in Deqing County, Huzhou, east China

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Gallery A home of love for 400 stray lives
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A home of love for 400 stray lives
1 Apr 2026, 05:34 GMT

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Taiping Ferry is located in Taiping Town, Gulin County, Sichuan Province, at the meeting point of the Chishui River and the Gulin River. In the spring of 1935, during the Long March—a strategic military operation undertaken by the Chinese Red Army—this site served as a key crossing point when the Red Army crossed the Chishui River for the second and fourth time. (The phrase "Four Crossings of the Chishui River" refers to a series of maneuvers that helped the Red Army break free from enemy encirclement.)

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Taiping Ferry: Key Site of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River
1 Apr 2026, 01:30 GMT By Metamorphosis Foundation

Numerous incidents of beatings, intimidation and systemic irregularities overshadowing the vote during local elections in ten Serbian municipalities on March 29.

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Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia
1 Apr 2026, 01:23 GMT 2 variants

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As the green transition reshapes the global agenda, how is the youth responding? In this episode of The Power of Youth+, CGTN’s Merna Al Nasser visits Beihang University to engage with students from China, Peru and Morocco.

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Watch: How is the youth pursuing sustainable development?
31 Mar 2026, 20:21 GMT By Yinka OYETADE

In tonight’s edition, Doctors Without Borders sounds the alarm over Sudan, warning that sexual violence against women and girls is being used as a weapon of war. Also, a Tunisian court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to news website editor Ghassen Ben Khelifa, in the latest prosecution targeting media workers. And after stops in New York, London and Melbourne, the Africa Fashion exhibition arrives in Paris.

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No safe places for women in Darfur, report warns
31 Mar 2026, 19:33 GMT By CGTN

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Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after conflict in the Middle East forced ships to reroute.

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31 Mar 2026, 19:20 GMT By FRANCE 24

Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against the government.

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Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store
31 Mar 2026, 14:17 GMT By FRANCE 24

Senegal on Tuesday signed into law legislation doubling the penalty for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in jail. The new law also includes criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing same-sex relationships.

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Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail
31 Mar 2026, 14:17 GMT

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Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.

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Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?