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South Africa
41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures over two months
The procedures were done as part of traditional initiation, a rite of passage into manhood for young men from various ethnic groups.
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China trade
How the ‘world’s supermarket’ rode out Trump’s tariffs – and grew even stronger
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV makers to corner one-third of global market by 2030, UBS says
1 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump
Mamdani sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Koran as he took his oath.
1 Jan 2026 - 1:52PM
United States
‘Equivalent measures’: Mali, Burkina Faso restrict entry for US citizens
The African nations said they were imposing the travel restrictions after the US included them, and others, on a no-entry list.
31 Dec 2025 - 7:03PM
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Mainland China
Junta leader declared winner of Guinea’s presidential election
Mamady Doumbouya claims a landslide victory in the west African nation after sidelining major rivals.
31 Dec 2025 - 1:11PM
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Technology
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Amid the bad news of 2025, science cooperation has been a beacon of hope
Even in a difficult year for many, science has demonstrated the ability to transcend borders, unite people and help those in need.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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China-Africa relations
Washington lines up health deals as US and China vie for access to Africa
Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection.
30 Dec 2025 - 4:07PM
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Made in China 2025
Chinese firms flock to Dubai free zones to navigate trade barriers, expand reach
JD.com, CNBM, carmakers and hundreds of other Chinese companies use the hub to reach consumers across Asia, Africa and Europe.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
United Nations
‘World stands at a crossroads’: UN chief issues grim New Year message
Antonio Guterres laments US$2.7 trillion global arms race and urges leaders to choose ‘people and planet over pain’ in 2026.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:21AM
China-Africa relations
China hits out at ‘support for separatists’ after Israel recognises Somaliland
Eritrea asks Beijing to raise issue at the UN, saying it should ‘shoulder its moral responsibilities’ while drawing parallels with Taiwan.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:13PM
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China-Africa relations
How Algeria could help China plug iron ore gaps and gain pricing power
The Gara Djebilet deposit in the Sahara Desert was discovered decades ago but is only now coming into production.
28 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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War and conflict
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Quiet courage of ordinary people can rebuild a world in crisis
It’s easy for us to feel powerless as deadly wars rage on, but the resilience of ordinary men and women gives us hope for the new year.
28 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Crime
Paris Metro stabbings suspect moved to psychiatric hospital, prosecutors say
The suspect, a Malian citizen jailed in January 2024 for aggravated theft and sexual assault, attacked 3 women on the city’s Metro on Friday.
28 Dec 2025 - 6:20AM
Donald Trump
Trump says he ordered Nigeria strike delay to ‘give a Christmas present’
‘They were going to do it earlier,’ Trump said of Thursday’s strike targeting Islamic State militants, adding ‘we hit them hard’.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:39AM
Israel
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland enrages Somalia, African Union
Several other countries also condemned Israel’s decision and Trump stated his opposition to US recognition of the breakaway state.
27 Dec 2025 - 10:14AM
War and conflict
The brutal life of child recruits under a shadowy African rebel group
Kidnapped, drugged and forced to loot, survivors detail life inside the ADF’s hidden forest camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
26 Dec 2025 - 1:54PM
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Israel
Israel’s rising air defence sales become its ‘most potent’ foreign policy weapon
With more countries increasingly turning to Israel for their air defence systems, they cannot afford to isolate the Middle East power.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM
Donald Trump
US launches strike on Islamic State targets in Nigeria, Trump says
US strikes targeting militants were carried out in cooperation with the Nigerian government.
26 Dec 2025 - 4:39PM
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China-Africa relations
Tracing China’s long links with Kenya, from Admiral Zheng He to belt and road
National museum in Nairobi celebrates 620th anniversary of Ming dynasty navigator’s voyages and 62 years of modern bilateral ties.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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Crime
Algeria brands French colonisation a crime, demands reparations, apology
France’s rule over Algeria from 1830 until 1962 remains a sore spot in relations between the two countries.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:46AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong customs arrests 5 in suspected HK$8.9 billion ‘phantom trading’ racket
Suspects laundered crime proceeds over four-year period in first ‘phantom trading’ fraud involving fake shipping websites uncovered by authorities.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:14PM
Donald Trump
Nigeria says ‘spat’ with Trump over killing of Christians ‘largely resolved’
However, Nigeria remains on Washington’s list of countries of ‘particular concern’ regarding alleged religious freedom violations.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:45PM
Nigeria
Nigeria secures release of 130 children abducted from Catholic school
Presidential spokesman confirms ‘none left in captivity’ after an operation frees students taken by gunmen in November.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:14PM
War and conflict
Sudan war drags on as drone attack kills 10 in Darfur market
The conflict has split Sudan in two as the army controls the north, east and centre while the UAE-backed RSF dominates Darfur and parts of the south.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
China-Africa relations
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Large-scale, China-backed projects entice contract workers to take up posts in some African nations, while political instability keeps others away.
21 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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South Africa
Multiple gunmen open fire at South Africa pub, killing 9 and wounding 10
Manhunt under way after the second South African mass shooting in three weeks.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:18AM
China’s soft power
From Labubu to blockbuster films, was 2025 the year of China’s soft power?
Chinese lifestyle brands and other cultural exports proved to be a hit around the world this year, here are some of our most notable stories.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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