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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.
Video report
Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after conflict in the Middle East forced ships to reroute.
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.
Audio program
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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In April, the rapeseed flowers in Wujiangzhai, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, reach their peak bloom. Rapeseed flowers are cultivated not only for their bright yellow blossoms but also for their seeds, which are pressed to produce cooking oil—an essential ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Wujiangzhai is a riverside town in northern Guizhou, promoted as a "new landmark for tourism in Guizhou." Nestled against green mountains and built along the water, the town features stilted houses (traditional wooden structures supported by poles on slopes) and terraced fields, where golden flowers bloom in tiers across the landscape.
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As China-Africa cooperation continues to expand, so does the conversation around how their story is told. While traditional narratives have often focused on conflict and crisis, voices from both regions are offering a different perspective, one shaped by development, cultural exchange and real experiences on the ground. We explore how Chinese and African media are reshaping the narrative, and what more can be done to strengthen mutual understanding and engagement.
[Corporate Council on Africa] Washington, DC -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, taking place July 26-29, 2026 at Mont Choisy Le Golf in Mauritius.
In tonight's edition: Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with petrol prices soaring. Also, DR Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. And in South Africa, a mine owner has reached an understanding with illegal miners, allowing them limited access to his property once formal operations end for the day.
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In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.
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CGTN brings you the latest developments and real-time updates on the situation on the ground.
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Lebanese Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers, stressing shared hardships for all communities amid Israel's war.