Africa’s road to 2026 World Cup
The curtains fell on Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the continent witnessed a unique mix of dominance, drama,
Talk Africa: Revitalizing Rural Africa
Rural poverty in Africa presents a paradox — often described as the “paradox of plenty.” Despite the continent’s abundance of
Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president
Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s interim president on Friday, just days after youth-led protests led lawmakers to
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister, dies at 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga died on Wednesday during a medical trip to India. The
Polls open in Seychelles presidential runoff
The people of the Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago of 115 islands, went to the polls on Saturday, October 11,
Growing green and healing hearts, youth and inmates unite on Kenya’s Mazingira Day
Story by Tracy Omballa, CGTN Assignment Editor The World Health Organization designates October 10 as World Mental Health Day. The
Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on Monday, a week after dissolving the
Talk Africa: U.S.-Africa trade pact (AGOA) expires
A 25-year-old U.S.-Africa trade pact has lapsed for the first time. Since its enactment in 2000, the African Growth and
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins fourth world 1500m gold
Faith Kipyegon arrived at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as the undisputed queen of middle-distance running, and on
Surge of women presidential candidates signals a shift in African politics
For much of her political life, Simone Gbagbo has been known as the combative partner of Côte d’Ivoire’s former president,