CGTN Africa
Africa Skills Week tackles gap between education and industry demands
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- Africa Skills Week tackles gap between education and industry demands
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Africa Skills Week is underway in Harare, Zimbabwe, with delegates exploring ways to align education and vocational training with industry needs amid persistent youth unemployment. Discussions are also focusing on preparing Africa’s workforce for technological advances, including artificial intelligence, through skills development and stronger collaboration between governments, educational institutions and employers.
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- DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 9,000 cases as insecurity hampers response
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 9,000 confirmed cases and 4,300 deaths. Fighting in Ituri has killed civilians, displaced families and destroyed a health facility, prompting the UN to call for civilian protection and safe humanitarian access.
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- Africa Watch: The US’s New Health Deal: What’s the Catch for Africa?
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The US is reshaping its global health aid through five-year agreements with African countries, promising funding for programmes tackling HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. However, the deals have raised concerns over access to sensitive health data, pathogen information and biological samples. Can African countries secure vital US health funding without compromising control over their health data and biological resources?On this episode of Africa Watch, Daniel Arapmoi breaks down what Africa stands to gain and what it risks as the US ties health funding to new data-sharing agreements.
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- Malawi fuel crisis enters second week as businesses count losses
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Malawi’s worsening fuel shortage has left petrol stations in major urban areas dry or rationing supplies, forcing motorists and business operators to queue overnight. Motorbike drivers and other businesses are counting their losses as the crisis deepens, with limited foreign exchange and concerns over governance adding to the challenge.
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- Mekelle residents call for lasting peace and recovery after federal takeover
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Normalcy is gradually returning to Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, following its recapture by federal forces. Shops and markets are reopening, but shortages, rising prices and limited access to cash continue to affect residents, who are calling for lasting peace, payment of overdue salaries and sustained development.
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- China-Botswana relations mark 50 years of partnership
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- China and Botswana have strengthened bilateral relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975, upgrading their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2024. As Botswana’s president begins an official visit to China, both countries are looking to deepen cooperation in infrastructure, technology, renewable energy and industrial development.
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- Algeria empowers women through adult literacy programs
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Algeria has reduced its illiteracy rate Quranic, with women making up 91% of learners enrolled in adult literacy programs. In Algiers, volunteer-led classes at a Quranic school are helping women of all ages gain reading and writing skills, build confidence, and pursue new opportunities.
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- The Gambia’s untapped salt industry struggles with underinvestment
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- More than 200 women in Dasilami Jokadu, The Gambia, rely on traditional salt harvesting to support their families. But lower yields, limited equipment, and poor market access make it harder for them to earn a living. Despite importing more than 1,100 tons of salt in 2024, mostly from Senegal, The Gambia has yet to fully develop its local salt industry and realize its economic potential.
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- African Energy Week targets billions in investment for the continent
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- African Energy Week in Cape Town is attracting billions of dollars in potential oil and gas investments across Africa. While countries like Angola, Senegal and Nigeria are moving ahead with energy projects, South Africa still faces challenges in developing its resources. These investments could help create jobs, grow industries and boost African economies.
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- Nigeria’s oil windfall faces test as manufacturers battle rising costs
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- With crude oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel, Nigeria stands to earn more from exports, but debt repayments and rising production costs could limit the benefits. Manufacturers are grappling with soaring energy bills, expensive imported raw materials and weak demand, prompting calls for policies that strengthen local production and industrial competitiveness.
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- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1700GMT with Beatrice Marshall:
- Runtime
- 50:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- * The IMF projects the global economy will expand by over 3%despite oil supply shocks
*Uganda's shilling plunges to its weakest level in decades
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- WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1000GMT with Peninah Karibe:
- Runtime
- 50:30
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- * Flights resume in Mekelle, #Ethiopia after suspension of air operations
* Flooding damages property and infrastructure in parts of Dakar, #Senegal
* #Dangote refinery extends $1.6 billion IPO offer by two weeks
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- Rwanda to host F1 race from early 2030s in 10-year deal
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Rwanda is set to bring Formula One back to Africa for the first time since 1993, with a Grand Prix planned for the early 2030s under a 10-year deal announced on Tuesday. The race is expected to take place on a circuit to be built in Bugesera, about 40 kilometres south of Kigali.
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- Art preserves memories of a generation scarred by conflict in DR Congo
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Young artists in Goma are using paintings and illustrations to honor loved ones lost to conflict and document the hardships facing their community. Through their work, they are preserving personal memories, confronting trauma and ensuring the stories of lives affected by the fighting are not forgotten.
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- Africa turns to satellite technology to strengthen flood preparedness
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Scientists and experts at the AfriGEO Symposium in Abuja are exploring how satellite imagery, geospatial data and artificial intelligence can help monitor floods, assess damage and guide disaster response across Africa. The technology could help authorities identify vulnerable communities and protect livelihoods, but its impact depends on ensuring timely warnings and actionable information reach those most at risk.
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- Flights resume to Mekelle after three-week suspension
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Flights resume to Mekelle after three-week suspension
Flights have resumed to Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, after a suspension of more than two weeks amid renewed fighting. The UN says the first flight arrived on October 11, following the delivery of food and medical supplies, offering a step towards restoring humanitarian access.
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- IPCC talks in Ethiopia deadlocked over climate report timeline
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is facing a deadlock over the timeline for its next major climate assessment, with delegates meeting in Addis Ababa to determine whether the reports can be completed in time to inform the 2028 UN climate negotiations. Developing countries are calling for an inclusive process that addresses their needs, while negotiators remain divided over publication deadlines and the time required for scientific review.
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- Central African Republic faces backlash over sharp fuel price hike
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Rising petrol and diesel prices are deepening the cost-of-living crisis in the Central African Republic, prompting civil society groups and trade unions to demand a reversal of the increase. The government says it can no longer afford fuel subsidies, citing rising global energy costs and the country's dependence on imported fuel.
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- China introduces drought-resistant rice to boost food security in Botswana
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Chinese and Botswanan experts are working together to introduce drought-resistant, water-saving rice varieties to strengthen food security and improve agricultural resilience amid climate challenges. Initial trials have recorded yields of at least 3.5 metric tons per hectare, with plans to expand seed distribution and support local rice production to reduce reliance on food imports.
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- Early rains force Tanzania’s rice farmers to rush harvest amid El Niño
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Early rains linked to a strong El Niño are disrupting Tanzania’s rice harvest, forcing farmers in coastal Bagamoyo to race against time to prevent crop losses. With saltwater intrusion adding to the challenges, concerns are growing over reduced yields, food security and regional rice supplies as the country braces for heavier rainfall.
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- Somalia braces for potentially devastating El Niño-related floods
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Millions of people in Somalia are preparing for potential flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers during the October–December rainy season. Floodwaters could destroy crops, displace communities and deepen food insecurity. Aid agencies are stepping up preparedness efforts, but declining humanitarian funding and limited capacity remain major challenges.
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- Title
- Beijing forum focuses on smarter, people-centered cities
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Beijing forum focuses on smarter, people-centered cities
Described as China's most prominent and effective innovation yet, the Swift Response to Public Complaints mechanism has emerged as a powerful tool, incorporating data and technology to make governance driven by citizens' needs.
On the sidelines of the 2026 forum in Beijing, delegates highlighted progress in addressing public complaints and urged more efforts to leverage the knowledge and best practices from this mechanism to improve their cities and public service institutions, as well as the individuals behind public service.
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- Africa Watch: US Sanctions the ICC: What Happens Next?
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing mounting pressure as the United States escalates sanctions against the tribunal and calls on member states to withdraw. Washington accuses the court of overstepping its jurisdiction and threatening American sovereignty, while several African countries have also challenged its impartiality and begun moves to leave.
The ICC has condemned the US sanctions, warning that they threaten its independence and undermine international justice. Despite the pressure, the court maintains that it will continue to fulfil its mandate and pursue accountability for the most serious international crimes.
As US pressure intensifies and more countries question the court’s legitimacy, what does this mean for the ICC’s future and its ability to deliver international justice?
Robert Nagila explains in this episode of Africa Watch.
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- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1700 GMT with Beatrice Marshall:
- Runtime
- 47:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- • Saudi extends suspension of operations at Riyadh’s international airport after Houthi attacks
• Togo seek stronger economic partnership during Faure Gnassingbe’s visit to China
• Kenya Airways get another state bailout worth $350 million
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- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1000GMT with Peninah Karibe:
- Runtime
- 47:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- • At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
• Morocco's King Mohammed VI calls for new migration cooperation model
• Dozens killed in airstrikes in Sudan
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- Morocco’s king calls for new migration cooperation model
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Morocco’s King Mohammed VI says the current migration cooperation model with international partners is outdated. He wants greater shared responsibility and updated rules. The push comes as Morocco seeks a fairer partnership with Europe in managing irregular migration, amid recurring border crises and disputes over repatriations.
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- Rwandan entrepreneur turns tech skills into community opportunity
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- 26-year-old Emmanuel Tuyisenge has turned practical electronics training into a repair business, saving residents trips of more than 60 kilometers for similar services. Through his workshop, he has also trained 10 young people who have gone on to open their own repair businesses, showing how hands-on tech skills can create jobs and transform communities.
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- Egypt unveils restored Roman era masterpiece
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The Tondo of the Two Brothers, a rare circular portrait dating back to the Roman era, was unveiled at the Egyptian Museum ahead of its journey to Italy. It will headline a major exhibition in Rome.
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- DRC’s ‘Invisible Scars’ project gives voice to conflict’s hidden wounds
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Years of conflict in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, have left deep psychological scars that many residents carry in silence. The “Invisible Scars” photography project uses powerful images and anonymous reflections to encourage emotional expression, challenge mental health stigma and highlight the lasting human cost of violence.
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- Kenyan children embrace Wushu
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
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- Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints kicks off
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- China’s 12345 hotline provides residents with a direct channel to raise everyday concerns with municipal and district officials. Authorities are expected to respond within three minutes, coordinate relevant departments within three hours, and aim to resolve complaints within three days, with follow-ups to residents. Artificial intelligence helps assess the efficiency of complaint resolution, while data collected through the hotline informs policy decisions. According to collected data, the hotline has a 97 percent completion and resolution rate.
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- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLiveWeekend on CGTN at 1700GMT with Richard Nta:
- Runtime
- 22:40
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- • At least 139 migrants dead as boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
• Ethiopian Airlines resumes commercial flights to #Tigray
• Morocco’s king calls for new migration cooperation model
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- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1000GMT with Richard Nta:
- Runtime
- 44:41
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- • #Ethiopian forces regain control of Adigrat border city
• Dozens killed as army, RSF exchange drone strikes in #Sudan
• The Gambia steps up fight against child marriage as the world marks Day of the Girl Child
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- Gambian families challenge child marriage
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- On International Day of the Girl Child, families and advocates in The Gambia are pushing back against early marriage and encouraging girls to stay in school. Advocates say sustained support from families and communities is essential to protecting girls’ rights and helping them shape their futures. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild
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- Title
- South Africa seminar spotlights China-Africa cooperation
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- More than 150 delegates from academia, government and industry have gathered in Pretoria to explore deeper China-Africa cooperation in science, technology and innovation. Hosted by the University of Venda, the seminar is examining how China’s development experience can inform African priorities, including skills development, research partnerships and technology transfer.
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- South Sudanese girls call for peace, access to education
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- South Sudanese girls are urging the government to restore lasting peace and invest more in education as conflict, poverty and child marriage continue to threaten their futures. Despite the challenges, young advocates are encouraging girls to stay in school and pursue leadership opportunities. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild
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- Open-air cinema offers respite from war in Sudan
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- An open-air cinema in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is bringing people together as residents seek to rebuild their lives amid the ongoing conflict. Marina Open-Air Cinema screens Sudanese and international films, offering families a space to unwind while supporting local filmmakers and reviving cultural life.
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- Borno State residents rebuild as peace gradually returns
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- After years of insurgency and displacement, residents of Magumeri in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State are rebuilding their lives as security improves. Businesses are reopening, schools have resumed learning and people who fled attacks are returning to their homes.
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- Ethiopia launches first national precious metals refinery
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the country’s first national precious metals refinery at the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone. Designed to process over 600 tons per year, the facility aims to end the export of unrefined minerals and drive local value addition.
#ethiopia #gold #abiyahmed #refinery #manufacturing
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- Eritrea urges UN action as tensions with Ethiopia escalate
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Eritrea has asked the UN Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia, denying accusations that it deployed troops into northern Ethiopia and warning the claims could justify an attack. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over renewed fighting and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
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- Title
- Kenya’s football crisis deepens ahead of AFCON 2027
- Runtime
- 4:35
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed says the federation is working to resolve outstanding issues, including the delay in processing national coach Benni McCarthy’s work permit. In an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Saddique Shaban, Mohammed also addressed the delayed start of the Kenyan Premier League, concerns over possible FIFA intervention and pressure on the federation to resolve its leadership disputes.
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- How the AFCON 2025 title dispute unfolded
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Senegal’s 1–0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 AFCON final was thrown into dispute after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest. CAF later overturned the result, awarding Morocco a 3–0 win, prompting Senegal to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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- Title
- African football faces key decisions on leadership and AFCON
- Runtime
- 5:07
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- FIFA Football Tribunal Judge and Deputy Chair of the Players’ Status Chamber, Sarah Ochwada, discusses CAF’s backing of Gianni Infantino and the proposed return to a two-year AFCON cycle. She examines Senegal’s appeal over the 2025 AFCON title and the implications of post-match legal disputes for African football.
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- Title
- CAS hears Senegal’s AFCON appeal
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has heard Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. A final ruling is expected in the coming days, although CAS has not confirmed a date.
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- Title
- CAF charts future of African football
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Football leaders from across Africa met in Cape Verde this week to review the continent’s performance at the 2026 World Cup and plan for the 2030 tournament. The conference also reaffirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid and highlighted investment in youth development and academies.
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- Title
- Talk Africa: East Africa's energy ambition
- Runtime
- 29:11
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A $16 billion refinery planned for Kenya’s coast could reshape East Africa’s energy landscape. The Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu is expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, generate 1,000 megawatts of power, and create thousands of jobs. Supporters see greater energy security, while critics question its long-term viability as the world shifts to cleaner energy. This week, we ask: Can the Lamu refinery deliver energy sovereignty for East Africa?
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- Title
- Nairobi initiative turns plastic waste into chess sets for schoolchildren
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Kijiji Solutions is giving discarded plastic a second life by turning waste collected in Nairobi’s Kibera informal settlement into chess pieces for schoolchildren. The initiative combines environmental conservation with charity, donating chess sets to schools to make the game more accessible.
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- Title
- How digital skills are creating opportunities for young women in Kibra
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Young women in #Kibra, Kenya, are developing digital skills to explore new opportunities in employment and entrepreneurship. Through training in photography, videography and digital design, they are gaining practical experience and building the confidence to pursue careers in the digital and creative industries. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #DigitalSkills #GirlsInTech
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- Title
- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLiveWeekend on CGTN at 1700 GMT with Mahia Mutua:
- Runtime
- 20:50
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- * Panama quake injures 27, government coordinates aid
* Ethiopian forces retake Adigrat as Eritrea seeks UN intervention
* Recycled chess sets help Nairobi children learn the game
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- Title
- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1000GMT with Mahia Mutua:
- Runtime
- 48:41
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- 📺 WATCH #AfricaLive on CGTN at 1000GMT with Mahia Mutua:
* 71 killed in inter-communal clashes in South Sudan
* Ethiopia vows to defend territorial sovereignty
* South African anti-migrant protesters demand tougher migration rules
#ethiopia #eritrea #southafrica
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