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27 August, 2024
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid in Port Sudan. Photo: Xinhua
War and conflict

Aid reaches south Khartoum in Sudan civil war amid humanitarian crisis

Civilians in the paramilitary RSF held capital of Sudan received their first aid convoy since the war began 20 months ago, volunteers said.

Cinema

How a cinema truck brings big screen to small Tunisian communities

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Witch doctor arrests in Zambia and a witchcraft lie that ended a dynasty

US-China relations

Trump expected to step up chase for key minerals after China restricts exports

President-elect will need to shift his ‘America First’ policy orientation to secure the supply chain crucial for defence and hi-tech.

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden has imposed export restrictions on 24 types of chipmaking equipment and three categories of software essential for semiconductor development. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Africa relations

Chinese lithium firm reaches milestone in Mali mine project despite strict rules

After buying a major stake in Mali’s Goulamina lithium mine, Chinese firm Ganfeng has now started production for the project’s first phase.

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Mozambique

1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.

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War and conflict

Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms in Christmas address

He called for an end to conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, singling out Christian communities in the region.

Pope Francis leads the traditional Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day blessing from the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Square. He called for arms to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine and in the Middle East. Photo: EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI
History

Brazil-Angola cruise along slave trade route to shed light on dark past

The Great Passage cruise will make the transatlantic trip millions were forced into in reverse, in the name of education and accountability.

China-Africa relations

‘Genuinely popular’: how Africa’s positive opinion of China goes beyond the elite

Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows.

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Wellness

Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

Portrait of Emma Demopoulos, the youngest Hongkonger to summit Africa’s highest peak, at Mid Levels. 16DEC24 SCMP / Jonathan Wong
Macau

Editorial | Xi tells Macau it shares national development responsibility with HK

Stability and prosperity stressed as former Portuguese city marks 25th anniversary of return to China and inaugurates new leader.

President Xi Jinping and Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai at the inauguration ceremony, which also celebrated Macau’s 25th anniversary as a special administrative region. Photo: Eugene Lee
DR Congo

17 Chinese nationals accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

The men were arrested after failing to provide documents to officials during an unannounced government visit to the site.

Hong Kong politics

Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission

Both cities should take greater advantage of governing principle and convince world of its global appeal, president says at leader’s inauguration.

Climate change

40 million in West and Central Africa struggling to feed themselves: UN

Severe climate shocks, conflict, displacement and economic instability are driving food insecurity, with emergency levels of hunger soaring.

A child stands between two women at a school turned into a shelter, in Port Sudan, Sudan, in August. Millions of people in the region do not have enough food. Photo: Reuters
France

France’s Macron extends visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte after locals vent anger

Mayotte residents demand more help from the French president after deadly Cyclone Chido left a trail of destruction.

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron embraces a woman during his visit to Mayotte following the cyclone. Photo: AFP
Disease

New Congo death suggests mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria

The patient had haemorrhagic fever symptoms, leading health officials to suspect that a still-unidentified virus may be involved.

France

France’s Macron visits ‘demolished’ Mayotte as residents seek aid

At least 31 people have died and more than 1,500 people were injured, more than 200 critically.

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China-Africa relations

China stands behind Somalia amid US push for Somaliland recognition

With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support.

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Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been reassured by China’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa Xue Bing of China’s support. Photo: Reuters
Extreme weather

Hundreds feared dead as cyclone hits Indian Ocean French island of Mayotte

Hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died, says local official after the worst storm in a century.

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Celebrity children

Meet DJ Cuppy, the multitalented daughter of a Nigerian billionaire

Femi Otedola’s daughter is a rising music star, but she’s also made history as the first British Nigerian to host an opening session at the UN, and hopes to be Nigeria’s first female president.

Ghana

Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes, says president-elect

Ghana’s president-elect wants to review the $3 billion rescue package to tackle wasteful spending and upgrade the energy sector.

Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama. Photo: Reuters
War and conflict

‘Horrendous massacre’: over 100 killed in Sudanese air strike on Darfur market

The attack is the latest in a series of escalating violence in Sudan’s 20-month war, with both sides accused of targeting civilians.

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A Sudanese army soldier mans a machine gun on top of a military pickup truck outside a hospital in Omdurman on November 2. Photo: AFP
Ghana

Ghana’s ex-leader Mahama declared presidential election winner

Previously president between 2012 and 2017, John Dramani Mahama has promised to ‘reset’ Ghana, usher in economic revival.

Disease

Mystery ‘Disease X’ outbreak widens as WHO sends team to DR Congo

Dozens of people have died in southwest Congo after contracting a mysterious illness, dubbed Disease X.

China-Africa relations

Why alarm bells are ringing for China-based ‘smartphone king of Africa’

Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings is struggling to hold its own at the retail level as costs rise and supply chains are disrupted.

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Chinese smartphone maker Transsion Holdings is known for its affordable brands and controlled half of Africa’s mobile phone market share in 2021. Photo: Shutterstock

Ghana counts ballots after tight presidential race

Ghana’s economic woes dominated the campaign, but voters are hopeful a new leader can bring stability.

Officials from Electoral Commission Ghana count ballot papers at a polling station in Accra. Photo: AFP
Somalia

Somali pirates ransom Chinese vessel, after first being paid to protect it

The 18 crew were taken hostage by the same men who were contracted to provide the ship with protection, with other pirates as reinforcement.

China-Africa relations

African banks set up shop in China as Beijing pushes for yuan-based trade

African banks are positioning themselves to take full economic advantage as Beijing seeks to de-dollarise its trade.

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