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Kenya’s Felista Mugo makes history in African MMA

Kenya’s Felista Mugo makes history in African MMA

197,726 views • 1 month ago

South African scientists race to develop Ebola vaccines The Bundibugyo strain of #Ebola spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has raised alarm because existing vaccines and treatments may be less effective against it. South African scientists are joining global efforts to fast-track research, including possible mRNA vaccine technology, while strengthening surveillance and outbreak response systems.

South African scientists race to develop Ebola vaccines The Bundibugyo strain of #Ebola spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has raised alarm because existing vaccines and treatments may be less effective against it. South African scientists are joining global efforts to fast-track research, including possible mRNA vaccine technology, while strengthening surveillance and outbreak response systems.

130,721 views • 1 month ago

Arsenal become the world’s fifth most valuable football club #Arsenal #eplchampions2026

Arsenal become the world’s fifth most valuable football club #Arsenal #eplchampions2026

40,871 views • 23 days ago

China grants South Africa duty free access for exports. #ChinaAfricaZeroTariff

China grants South Africa duty free access for exports. #ChinaAfricaZeroTariff

107,335 views • 3 months ago

Ethiopian Airlines has sparked outrage in Sudan after refusing to accept Sudanese pounds for ticket bookings, instead requiring payments in US dollars only. Travelers say the policy is forcing them to source US dollars from the black market, significantly increasing travel costs. Aviation officials and economists are now calling for an urgent review of the airline’s payment policy amid growing public concern.

Ethiopian Airlines has sparked outrage in Sudan after refusing to accept Sudanese pounds for ticket bookings, instead requiring payments in US dollars only. Travelers say the policy is forcing them to source US dollars from the black market, significantly increasing travel costs. Aviation officials and economists are now calling for an urgent review of the airline’s payment policy amid growing public concern.

21,538 views • 16 days ago

China has overtaken the DR Congo as Rwanda’s largest export destination, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s trade patterns in recent years. The development comes following the introduction of zero-tariff access for products from Rwanda and other least-developed countries, a move that has opened new opportunities for exporters seeking entry into one of the world’s largest consumer markets. Officials say the policy shift is already reshaping Rwanda’s export landscape, strengthening trade flows between Kigali and Beijing.

China has overtaken the DR Congo as Rwanda’s largest export destination, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s trade patterns in recent years. The development comes following the introduction of zero-tariff access for products from Rwanda and other least-developed countries, a move that has opened new opportunities for exporters seeking entry into one of the world’s largest consumer markets. Officials say the policy shift is already reshaping Rwanda’s export landscape, strengthening trade flows between Kigali and Beijing.

13,533 views • 13 days ago

Uganda ships first-ever processed pineapple exports to China Uganda has sent its first-ever shipment of processed pineapples to China, marking a step in efforts to expand value-added agricultural exports. The move comes as Kampala seeks to strengthen its position in global agribusiness by shifting from raw exports to processed goods. The shipment forms part of broader cooperation between Uganda, China, and the Food and Agriculture Organization under the South-to-South Cooperation programme. It follows China’s recent expansion of its zero-tariff policy to 53 African countries, aimed at boosting trade in value-added products.

Uganda ships first-ever processed pineapple exports to China Uganda has sent its first-ever shipment of processed pineapples to China, marking a step in efforts to expand value-added agricultural exports. The move comes as Kampala seeks to strengthen its position in global agribusiness by shifting from raw exports to processed goods. The shipment forms part of broader cooperation between Uganda, China, and the Food and Agriculture Organization under the South-to-South Cooperation programme. It follows China’s recent expansion of its zero-tariff policy to 53 African countries, aimed at boosting trade in value-added products.

28,927 views • 1 month ago

Rwanda’s military deployment to northern Mozambique has been widely credited with restoring stability in a region once gripped by insurgency. Recent US sanctions targeting top military leadership however, are raising fresh questions about the future of the mission and its long-term sustainability with the stakes extending beyond security, touching on global energy markets and the livelihoods of thousands on the ground.

Rwanda’s military deployment to northern Mozambique has been widely credited with restoring stability in a region once gripped by insurgency. Recent US sanctions targeting top military leadership however, are raising fresh questions about the future of the mission and its long-term sustainability with the stakes extending beyond security, touching on global energy markets and the livelihoods of thousands on the ground.

58,083 views • 3 months ago

The 25th Chinese medical team in Uganda has embedded its personnel into the country’s healthcare sector, helping deliver much-needed expert medical services. Their contribution currently plugs into the East African nation’s heightened surveillance and prevention systems in efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak.

The 25th Chinese medical team in Uganda has embedded its personnel into the country’s healthcare sector, helping deliver much-needed expert medical services. Their contribution currently plugs into the East African nation’s heightened surveillance and prevention systems in efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak.

16,552 views • 24 days ago

Kenyans protest US-linked Ebola quarantine facility Residents in Kenya's Laikipia County took to the streets to oppose plans for a quarantine facility reportedly intended to receive US citizens exposed to Ebola. Protesters voiced concerns over public safety and the lack of consultation, as the proposal sparked debate across the country. #Kenya #US #Ebola #HealthSecurity

Kenyans protest US-linked Ebola quarantine facility Residents in Kenya's Laikipia County took to the streets to oppose plans for a quarantine facility reportedly intended to receive US citizens exposed to Ebola. Protesters voiced concerns over public safety and the lack of consultation, as the proposal sparked debate across the country. #Kenya #US #Ebola #HealthSecurity

14,768 views • 25 days ago

Somalia's ambassador expectations for Chinese FM Wang Yi begins Africa tour

Somalia's ambassador expectations for Chinese FM Wang Yi begins Africa tour

32,115 views • 5 months ago

South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff policy

South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff policy

21,035 views • 3 months ago

The plane carrying marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, and was received by a water salute in honor of his achievement. Sawe became the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon after clocking a world record 1:59:30. #SabastianSawe🇰🇪🏃🏿‍♂️

The plane carrying marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, and was received by a water salute in honor of his achievement. Sawe became the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon after clocking a world record 1:59:30. #SabastianSawe🇰🇪🏃🏿‍♂️

12,157 views • 1 month ago

Fresh from hosting last year’s historic UCI Road World Championships, Rwanda is now exploring the possibility of staging a UCI World Tour race, a first for the African continent. #uciworldtour

Fresh from hosting last year’s historic UCI Road World Championships, Rwanda is now exploring the possibility of staging a UCI World Tour race, a first for the African continent. #uciworldtour

15,444 views • 3 months ago

CMG EXCLUSIVE: Plumes of smoke seen in Dubai on Saturday as tensions rise across the Middle East, following recent military strikes and retaliatory attacks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. #UAE #Iran #US #Israel

CMG EXCLUSIVE: Plumes of smoke seen in Dubai on Saturday as tensions rise across the Middle East, following recent military strikes and retaliatory attacks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. #UAE #Iran #US #Israel

10,483 views • 3 months ago

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