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Gaspard Baratuza, spokesperson for Burundi's defense ministry, addressing the media
Africa
Burundi denies reports of "heavy losses" of soldiers in fighting M23 rebels in DR Congo
Ethiopian officials welcome home 33,000 citizens repatriated from dire conditions abroad, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday. Courtesy Photo
Africa
Ethiopia repatriates 33,000 nationals over 6 months: spokesperson
South African police officers conducting a rescue operation to retrieve illegal miners trapped in an abandoned gold shaft in Stilfontein. Courtesy Photo
Africa
No illegal miners remain underground at abandoned gold mine: South African police
This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows the city view of Juba, South Sudan. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa
South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya
246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa.
Africa
246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa
The newly sworn-in President of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo demonstrates the symbol of power he received from Lucia Ribeiro, president of the Constitutional Council, during an inauguration ceremony in Maputo, Mozambique, on Jan. 15, 2025. Chapo was sworn in as the fifth president of Mozambique during a public ceremony held Wednesday in central Maputo, the capital of the southern African country. (AIM/Handout via Xinhua)
Africa
Daniel Chapo sworn in as president of Mozambique
Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning. Courtesy
International
Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning
Number of bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa rises to 60. Courtesy
Africa
Number of bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa rises to 60
Police officers and forensic pathology service members work during a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, North West Province, South Africa, on Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua)
Africa
82 miners rescued, 36 dead in South Africa mine operation
The African Union members during the General Assembly.
Africa
AU to convene annual summit to elect senior leadership
Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, holds discussions with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in Ethiopia on January 11. Courtesy Photo
Africa
AU mission welcomes Somalia-Ethiopia deal to strengthen ties
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

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