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Environment
Asia’s marine pledges face credibility test at global ocean conference
Experts say even as momentum on ocean commitments grows in Asia, gaps in implementation and delivery remain.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Africa
Kenya health minister says US Ebola quarantine centre will proceed amid protests
3 Jun 2026 - 11:36PM
Africa
Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2
2 Jun 2026 - 6:34PM
United States
US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas
US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
Africa
Young Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens
Health Minister Aden Duale has said the quarantine centre was for ‘everyone’ and not exclusively for US nationals.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:05PM
Africa
Kenya court blocks US Ebola quarantine centre
The centre was supposed to house Americans arriving from DR Congo, which is battling a major Ebola outbreak.
29 May 2026 - 9:59PM
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Africa
Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions.
29 May 2026 - 7:21PM
Africa
16 pupils killed, 79 injured in fire at Kenyan girls’ boarding school
The victims at Utumishi Girls School have not yet been identified, a source of anger and frustration for parents who gathered at the scene.
29 May 2026 - 12:34AM
Africa
African Development Bank meets as shrinking aid, Ebola cast long shadows
The bank is pushing to tap Africa’s own financial resources to plug what it estimates is a US$400 billion annual development financing gap.
25 May 2026 - 9:37PM
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Africa
‘Everyone’s problem’: Ebola death toll rises, many African nations at risk
‘High mobility and insecurity’ in the region are helping to spread the highly contagious virus, amid decades of conflict by armed groups.
24 May 2026 - 6:04PM
China-Africa relations
As France tries to reset relations with Africa, China’s influence looms large
Paris pitches a €23 billion investment ‘jolt’ to win over countries like Kenya after losing ground in the Sahel.
23 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war
An analyst says nations prefer the World Bank over the International Monetary Fund for help, due to the IMF’s austerity measures.
23 May 2026 - 4:22PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Kenya protesters block roads in nationwide public transport strike over fuel
In Nairobi, demonstrators burn tyres on key roads, with both the Iran war and corruption cited for rising petrol and diesel costs.
18 May 2026 - 6:28PM
Artificial intelligence
Armed with Nvidia chips, UAE aims to build an AI bridge to the Global South
With its Opec era over, the Gulf state has big post-war ambitions for Africa and beyond, bolstered by elite Nvidia chip deliveries.
18 May 2026 - 3:40PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?
Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.
16 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Africa
French president’s onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid
Emmanuel Macron rebukes a Kenyan audience for disrupting speakers - drawing a mix of mockery, praise and criticism.
13 May 2026 - 1:51PM
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China-Africa relations
Ni hao, new hire: Africa’s growing Mandarin job boom
While Chinese firms have long brought their own translators to the continent, they are now often hiring local linguists.
5 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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China-Africa relations
China cuts tariffs on African goods but is it enough to close the trade gap?
Analysts urge Beijing to invest in Africa’s industrial capacity to reduce its substantial trade deficit and create a more balanced relationship.
1 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Crisis surge or lasting shift? China’s solar exports double in a month
Countries respond to massive economic pain with accelerating demand for Chinese PV products but will they maintain the pace?
30 Apr 2026 - 4:20PM
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Africa
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 14
All 13 passengers and the pilot were killed.
28 Apr 2026 - 2:04AM
China-Africa relations
China steps up aid to Africa but huge funding gap left by Trump’s cuts remains
Beijing’s efforts in food and medical relief, a sector traditionally dominated by US programmes, could partly fill the void, observers said.
19 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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China-Africa relations
Is this Kenyan rail project a model for Chinese and Western firms in Africa?
The Nairobi Railway City project is being built by Chinese contractor but Britain is helping to provide the funding.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:03PM
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Africa
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Beijing’s supply-chain hedging strategy can help African food security
While governments must avoid swapping one dependency for another, Beijing’s inroads could help enhance food security efforts.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:55PM
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China-Africa relations
Chinese surveillance rolled out in Africa: ZTE, Hikvision, Huawei at the helm
China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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China-Africa relations
China and Kenya partner to finish ‘most consequential’ rail project
New financing breathes life into long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway extension across African country at estimated cost of US$5.4 billion.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
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China-Africa relations
Why are smugglers swarming East Africa for ants to send to China and Europe?
A black market in harvester ants has sprung up in Kenya, with big implications for the environment.
29 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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China-Africa relations
Kenya secures trade deal with China amid rising debt, US competition
Nairobi reaches a zero-tariff trade agreement with Beijing allowing Kenya to expand exports but it must tread carefully due to Washington.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:45PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war delivers new stress to African economies emerging from older shocks
Afreximbank is implementing measures to give financial help to African countries dependent on fuel imports, bank president says.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:17PM
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