Rwanda Re-elects Kagame for Fourth Term with 99% of Votes
Rwandan President Paul Kagame secures a fourth term with an overwhelming 99% of votes in the recent election.
Africa
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi Strengthens Ties with African Leaders at Beijing Development Conference
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with African leaders at Beijing’s Global Development Conference to advance the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Tragedy in Kenya: 23 Dead as Anti-Tax Protests Escalate
At least 23 people killed and 30 injured during nationwide anti-tax protests in Kenya, according to the Kenya Medical Association.
WHO Calls for Boost in Blood Donations to Strengthen Africa’s Health Systems
WHO urges increased blood donations in Africa to meet growing demand and enhance public health resilience, calling on citizens to help save lives.
Chad Declares Interim President Deby Winner of May Presidential Election
Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby clinches over 61% in May presidential election, defeating opposition candidate Succes Masra with 18.53% of the vote.
Briton Russ Cook Becomes First to Run the Entire Length of Africa
Russ Cook becomes the first person to run the entire length of Africa, completing a 16,000 km journey across 16 countries in 352 days.
Italian Politician Labels Accusations of the Chinese mainland’s Neocolonialism ‘Silly’
Italian politician Michele Geraci dismisses allegations of the Chinese mainland practicing neocolonialism, highlighting positive impacts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hainan’s Tropical Expertise Fuels Agricultural Growth in Africa
Hainan’s agri-tech expertise boosts agricultural development in Africa through a new demonstration center in the Republic of Congo.
Winter Drought Strikes Southern Europe and Northern Africa: Severe Conditions Persist
Winter drought continues to impact southern Europe and northern Africa, leading to severe soil moisture deficits and urgent water restrictions as reported by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Tunisian Vlogger Celebrates Long-Standing China-Tunisia Friendship
Tunisian vlogger Dhia Nemri highlights the enduring friendship between China and Tunisia, amidst Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s diplomatic tour in Africa.