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Ethiopia turns overlooked beeswax into a growing source of income

Ethiopia turns overlooked beeswax into a growing source of income

The growing value of beeswax is being driven by rising domestic demand. Once used mainly for export, the product is increasingly being used in Ethiopia’s domestic industries, including soap, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

29-Aug-2026

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing conflict

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing conflict

29-Aug-2026

UN chief condemns 'indifference' as Ebola cases surges in DR Congo

UN chief condemns 'indifference' as Ebola cases surges in DR Congo

29-Aug-2026

Ebola outbreak sparks concern over school reopening in DR Congo

Ebola outbreak sparks concern over school reopening in DR Congo

29-Aug-2026

TALK AFRICA

The currency struggle: will ECOWAS adopt a single currency?

The currency struggle: will ECOWAS adopt a single currency?

West Africa's pursuit of economic integration stands at a historic crossroads as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reaffirmed its target to launch the Eco single currency by 2027.

10-Aug-2026

Africa's Paradox of Plenty: A Crisis of Energy Sovereignty

25-Jun-2026

Talk Africa: Who gets to tell Africa's story?

13-Jun-2026

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EDITOR'S PICK

Reporter's Diary: Kenya's looming maize crisis

Reporter's Diary: Kenya's looming maize crisis

Behind the green fields were maize cobs that were small, poorly developed and, in some cases, almost completely empty.

26-Aug-2026

Mongbwalu: Resilience in a little gold-mining town engulfed by Ebola

Mongbwalu: Resilience in a little gold-mining town engulfed by Ebola

Twelve weeks after the World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the northeastern province of Ituri of the Democratic Republic of Congo, residents and medics in the gold-mining town of Mongbwalu remain resilient as they continue with efforts to contain the deadly disease.

15-Aug-2026

Timeline: Tracking Ebola's spread across eastern DR Congo

Timeline: Tracking Ebola's spread across eastern DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak that began in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in May 2026 is entering a critical phase, with Ituri Province still at the center of transmission.

15-Aug-2026

Nigeria Security: Uncovering Challenges and Possible Solutions

Nigeria Security: Uncovering Challenges and Possible Solutions

In this CGTN Special, the team explores Nigeria's security challenges, potential solutions, and highlights the stoic spirit of a nation confronting its greatest trials.

25-Jul-2026

Sasa Africa | After graduation…ready for the real world?

Sasa Africa | After graduation…ready for the real world?

CGTN Africa brings together four journalists to answer questions and explore concerns raised by Kenyan youth regarding employment.

25-Jul-2026

Kenyan dairy goat farmers thrive from AI breeding

Kenyan dairy goat farmers thrive from AI breeding

Artificial insemination is helping rural families produce more milk, curb livestock diseases and earn higher returns on shrinking farms.

12-Jul-2026

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FACES OF AFRICA

How ‘Boda Girls’ are transforming women's healthcare in rural Kenya

How ‘Boda Girls’ are transforming women's healthcare in rural Kenya

01-Jun-2026

Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram

11-Apr-2026

Faces of Africa - Dawn of the bees

30-Mar-2026

AFRICA IN PICTURES

Africa in pictures: World Elephant Day

Africa in pictures: World Elephant Day

12-Aug-2026

Africa in pictures: Namibia—Land of Endless Horizons

04-Jul-2026

Africa in pictures: The Gambia - 'The Smiling Coast of Africa'

21-Apr-2026

INSIGHT AFRICA

Working animals on a South African wine farm

Working animals on a South African wine farm

A South African wine estate just outside Cape Town is using “regenerative” farming techniques, including runner ducks to control insects and cattle and sheep to manage crops and weeds.

Africa

23-Aug-2026

The surprising story behind Nigeria’s famous 'Tom Brown'

The surprising story behind Nigeria’s famous 'Tom Brown'

Who exactly is Tom Brown? A famous Nigerian actor? An inventor? A forgotten figure from the country’s storied political history? The answer may surprise you.

Africa

18-Aug-2026

Nairobi acrobats turn traffic junctions into open-air stages

Nairobi acrobats turn traffic junctions into open-air stages

At Nairobi's busiest intersections, young acrobats are transforming traffic lights into makeshift stages, performing daring routines to earn a living amid limited job opportunities.

Africa

06-Aug-2026

Prickly pear transformed from pastoralists' pest into income source

Prickly pear transformed from pastoralists' pest into income source

For pastoral communities, every new cactus patch means another piece of grazing land lost. Thick, thorny stands replace nutritious pasture, forcing herders to travel farther in search of forage. But the greatest danger is often hidden inside the fruit itself.

Environment

15-Jul-2026

Caught between borders and diplomacy: South Africa's migration dilemma

Caught between borders and diplomacy: South Africa's migration dilemma

A wave of anti-immigration protests sweeping South Africa is straining relations with neighbors that South Africa has long courted as partners in African unity.

Africa

21-Jun-2026

African nations push fisheries transparency at global Mombasa summit

African nations push fisheries transparency at global Mombasa summit

African countries have been urged to accelerate fisheries transparency reforms to strengthen ocean governance, combat illegal fishing and protect the livelihoods of millions in coastal communities.

Africa

20-Jun-2026

Kenyan startup crafts eco-ride bicycles from bamboo

Kenyan startup crafts eco-ride bicycles from bamboo

To combat climate change and urban congestion, Kenyan innovator Kiruri Murangi founded Bamboo Innovations, manufacturing durable, eco-friendly bamboo bicycles. Utilizing bamboo’s superior strength-to-weight ratio, this initiative reduces emissions, promotes sustainable mobility, and fosters economic empowerment by creating green jobs and technical training for local youth and farmers across Africa.

Environment

08-Jun-2026

How solar power transformed two villages in rural Kenya

How solar power transformed two villages in rural Kenya

Two villages in Kenya, ninety kilometers apart, share a story of transformation powered not by government programs or corporate giants, but by solar energy. Life used to pause when the sun went down. Shops closed early, classrooms went dark, and clinics struggled to provide even the most basic care. Today, solar power is changing lives.

Africa

24-May-2026

Watch: Nairobi Railway Museum preserves Kenya’s rich train history

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Watch: Nairobi Railway Museum preserves Kenya’s rich train history

At the Nairobi Railway Museum, artifacts from the colonial era are displayed next to symbols of modern progress.

Nairobi, Kenya

18-May-2026

CHINA-AFRICA EXCHANGE

China hands over major hospital project to Rwanda

China hands over major hospital project to Rwanda

29-Aug-2026

AI and technology drive China-West Africa healthcare cooperation

AI and technology drive China-West Africa healthcare cooperation

22-Aug-2026

China expands scholarships for students from Somalia

China expands scholarships for students from Somalia

19-Aug-2026

MORE FROM AFRICA

African leaders meet in Angola to strengthen AU conflict prevention

African leaders meet in Angola to strengthen AU conflict prevention

Africa

30-Aug-2026

South Sudan trains more than 5,000 police ahead of December elections

South Sudan trains more than 5,000 police ahead of December elections

Africa

30-Aug-2026

Exclusive: Africa CDC warns of fast-moving Ebola in DR Congo

Exclusive: Africa CDC warns of fast-moving Ebola in DR Congo

Africa

30-Aug-2026

Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers

Africa

29-Aug-2026

Gunfire, explosions reported near military base in Niger capital

Gunfire, explosions reported near military base in Niger capital

Africa

29-Aug-2026

The hidden toll of treating the wounded in South Sudan

The hidden toll of treating the wounded in South Sudan

Africa

28-Aug-2026

Nigeria police warn rushed rescue could endanger kidnap victims

Nigeria police warn rushed rescue could endanger kidnap victims

Africa

28-Aug-2026

Nigeria targets lower transport fares as CNG use expands

Nigeria targets lower transport fares as CNG use expands

Africa

28-Aug-2026