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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
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Abeokuta, Ogun state of Nigeria, Nov. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Ming)
Africa
China's development great opportunity for Africa, says former Nigerian president
Tourists visit the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 2, 2025. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that the country received a record high of 15.7 million tourists in 2024, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Africa
PHOTOS: Egypt breaks record with 15.7m tourists in 2024
Mozambican President-elect Daniel Chapo will be inaugurated on January 15.
Africa
Mozambican court sets January 15 for Daniel Chapo inauguration as president
The construction of Ugandan crude oil pipeline is on course, according to the country's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.
Africa
Uganda says construction of 1,443-km regional crude oil pipeline on course
The Nairobi Securities Exchange maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025.
Africa
Kenyan stock market maintains rally on first trading day of 2025
Chad is one of the Sahel countries that have ordered French troops to withdraw.
Africa
Why is the Sahel turning its back on France?

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