author

 Xinhua
Xinhua
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism reports that tourism contributes 17.2% to Tanzania's GDP and 29% to Zanzibar's GDP
Africa
Tanzania launches beekeeping tourism in southern highlands
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 12, 2025 shows a view of Saly seaside resort area, about 80 kilometers south of Dakar, Senegal. Saly is a popular seaside resort area in Senegal which is known for its golden sandy beaches, warm climate, and a variety of water activities. (Xinhua/Si Yuan)
IN PICTURES: Aerial view of Saly seaside resort area in Senegal
Protesters in favor of the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shout slogans "Immediate Arrest" during a rally near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 12, 2025. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial, scheduled for Tuesday, for safety concerns, Yoon's defense counsel said Sunday. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)
International
S. Korean president not to attend 1st hearing of impeachment trial for safety concerns
Angola declares cholera outbreak as death toll hits 12.
Africa
Angola declares cholera outbreak as death toll hits 12
At least 3 killed on ground as light aircraft crash-lands in coastal Kenya. Courtesy
Africa
At least 3 killed on ground as light aircraft crash-lands in coastal Kenya
Doctors of a Chinese medical team provide free medical services to local people in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Jan. 9, 2025. (Xinhua)
Africa
Chinese medical team provides free healthcare to 400 people in Zanzibar
About 1,400 trucks are stranded on the Zambian side of the Kasumbalesa border after the DRC limited the daily number of trucks cleared. Courtesy Photo
Africa
About 1,400 trucks stranded on Zambia-DRC border
Chadian police patrol the streets of N'Djamena. Courtesy Photo
Africa
19 killed in attack on Chad's presidential complex
Mozambican protesters take to the streets over disputed election results. Courtesy Photo
Africa
Mozambique's political leaders in dialogue to solve post-electoral crisis
Tanzania's authorities intercepted a boat with 448.3 kg of illicit drugs in its Indian Ocean waters. Courtesy Photo
Africa
Tanzanian authorities intercept boat ferrying 448.3 kg of illicit drugs
Tanzanian authorities have announced plans to establish inland container depots to ease congestion caused by heavy cargo trucks. Courtesy Photo
Africa
Tanzania to establish inland container depots to ease cargo congestion
This snapshot from a video statement posted on the Facebook homepage of Chad's government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah shows Koulamallah explaining the situation in N'Djamena, Chad, on Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua)
Africa
Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 20 dead, 11 injured
A hot air balloon flies over the west bank of Nile River in Luxor, Egypt, Jan. 9, 2025. Taking hot air balloon is a popular choice for tourists visiting the tourist city of Luxor. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Africa
Hot air balloon becomes popular choice for tourists visiting Egypt
Kenya's main seaport, the Port of Mombasa, announced on Thursday that it handled 41.1 million tonnes of cargo in 2024
Africa
Kenya's main port says cargo handling up 14 pct in 2024
China will work with African countries to build the Africa Solar Belt program and help Africa truly embark on the path of green and low-carbon development.
International
China to join hands with Africa to promote eco-friendly modernization: Chinese FM
Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Jan. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)
Africa
Namibia, China pledge to advance outcomes of FOCAC Beijing Summit
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (C) attends the presidential inauguration at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Seth)
Africa
Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president
The undated photo shows colorful reliefs on walls of a mastaba discovered at the Saqqara archaeological site, south of Cairo, Egypt. A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has discovered an over 4,000-year-old mastaba at the Saqqara archaeological site, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement on Jan. 6. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Handout via Xinhua)
Africa
Egypt discovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Cairo

Subscribe to The New Times E-Paper