Bitter, spicy, sour and sweet: How Africa’s flavours are conquering receptive Chinese markets
Today, Ethiopia churns out 600,000 tonnes of coffee a year. For some 25 million people – roughly a fifth of the population – it is the bedrock of their livelihood and the country’s premier export.
Beyond economic and diplomatic ties, shared stories bolster people-to-people connections between China, Zimbabwe
Under the theme Bridges of Ink, the gathering brought together established authors, emerging voices and students, united by a shared curiosity about narratives from both countries.
Fresh eruption of civil war in South Sudan ignites fierce fight for humanitarian aid between state and rebels
Photos shared on social media after the massacre convey the consequences. In one, a rail-thin young man, his arms bound behind his back, lies face-first in the ashes of a cooking fire. In another, three women and two children lie together on the ground of the hut where they had gathered to register.
Investigative journalist documents legacy media was used to bend Covid narrative: ‘Censorship begins from the beginning’
The book title points to the day the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Elijah said that moment accelerated and formalised a unified narrative across institutions, media and technology platforms, shaping what could – and could not – be said.
New window opens for Cote d’Ivoire’s ‘white gold’ when China’s zero-tariff policy comes into force next month
Since entering Cote d’Ivoire in 2018, Mainland Group has invested in several rubber processing factories, with a total capacity of about 480,000 tonnes. “Our five factories directly employ around 2,500 people,” said Zhang Liang, deputy general manager of the group.
Yale University research finds people who live near factory farms face greater risk of cancer
The state has the second-highest and fastest-rising cancer rate in the US Iowa oncologist. Richard Deming, a co-author of the report, says that it aligns with the Yale study.
Artemis II astronauts: We really wished in our soul we could for just a moment pause the world and remember that this is a beautiful planet
Integrity began its fiery descent when the spacecraft hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 24,000 miles per hour, entering a communication blackout and decelerating from friction as its heat shield reached temperatures of roughly 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Kenyan student debunks mathematics myths, calls for attitudes reset in Africa
The African Olympiad Academy (AOA) programme is designed to identify and nurture students to compete on the global stage as they gain skills that will help them become innovative and contribute meaningfully to society.
Ten Commandments: An Eldoret clergyman steps in to take care of octogenarians dumped by kin
One of the faithful, Mrs Lydia Wacera Gatimu (nee Gathitu or Wamam) ensures that her pastor gets a healthy breakfast before standing on the pulpit. Every Sunday morning, year in year out without fail, she sends freshly boiled Nduma (arrowroots) and fermented milk sourced from her humble shamba.
With Christianity on decline in the West, Africa is strategically positioned to sustain Catholic faith in the world, which is why Pope’s trip is critical
The Vatican says Leo will also speak about corruption in oftentimes authoritarian regimes and the role of political leaders in countries where two of the presidents have been in power for decades.
