CGTN Africa

27/12/2025

Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily to Israel formally recognizing the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades.

27/12/2025

The Sudan Doctors Network on Saturday said more than 200 people, including women and children, were killed by the Rapid Support Forces in the Ambro, Serba, and Abu Qumra areas. The organization condemned the attacks, saying they violated international humanitarian law.

27/12/2025

The Greek coast guard rescued 131 would-be migrants off Crete on Saturday, bringing the five-day total of rescues in the area to 840, police said. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 16,770 people trying to get to Europe have arrived in Crete since the beginning of the year, more than on any other Greek island.

27/12/2025

My first time at the Tobong’u Lore Cultural Festival

CGTN Africa’s reporter Marion Gachuhi attended the 2025 Tobong’u Lore Cultural Festival in Lodwar, Turkana, northern Kenya, for the first time. Held annually, it brings together the Ateker communities: The Turkana of Kenya, the Karamojong of Uganda, the Toposa of South Sudan, and the Nyang’atom of Ethiopia. They share language, ancestry, and social systems rooted in age sets, elders’ authority, and livestock-centered livelihoods.

27/12/2025

The remains of former Libyan Army Chief of Staff, General Mohamed Al-Haddad, and seven others who were killed in a plane crash near Ankara, were repatriated on Saturday. (Photos: CFP)

27/12/2025

Explosion at mosque in Syria sparks fears of renewed sectarian violence

At least eight people were killed and several were injured in an explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs. Authorities have not yet determined whether a su***de bomber is responsible or if the explosives were placed inside the mosque and detonated.

27/12/2025

Malawi's Chongoni Rock-Art Area inspires young students

Malawian children often grow up learning about the Chongoni Rock Art Area in school, but access to the remote UNESCO-listed site remains limited. When visited, it reveals both its cultural significance and the growing threats it faces as authorities work to strengthen preservation efforts.

27/12/2025

Cautious celebrations as insecurity persists in Mali

In Mali, security concerns shaped Christmas observances for the country’s small Christian minority. Churches remained open, but celebrations were subdued, with shortened night services and limited public gatherings as safety took precedence.

27/12/2025

Mohamed Salah converted a spot kick as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Agadir, Morocco on Friday, advancing to the Round of 16. The Pharaohs will face Angola in their final group stage match as they continue their quest for an elusive eighth AFCON title.

27/12/2025

Seven people were killed, and one was injured in a head-on collision between two cars on South Africa’s N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast in Mpumalanga.

27/12/2025

Morocco’s 🇲🇦 winning streak ended on Friday with a 1–1 draw against Mali 🇲🇱 at . Morocco remains top of Group A with four points, while Zambia 🇿🇲 and Mali each have two points, and Comoros 🇰🇲 trails with one. (Photo: CFP)

27/12/2025

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar signalled that more strikes against militant groups in the country are possible. While discussing the Christmas Day airstrike conducted by the US, Tuggar said "it is an ongoing thing," adding that the airstrikes are a joint operation, and do not target any religion.