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Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga: Tributes from Across Africa

LakichaOctober 15, 202506 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya – Raila Odinga’s death in India has plunged Kenya into mourning. The former Prime Minister and veteran opposition…

Morocco’s CHAN 2025 Triumph: Knockout Stage Drama

LakichaAugust 31, 2025August 31, 202505 mins

Morocco clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar in the CHAN 2025 final, capping a dramatic knockout stage. From quarter-final upsets to intense semi-finals, the tournament showcased African football’s vibrancy.

Kasarani Stadium roared with Jaza Stadi energy as Harambee Stars battled in CHAN 2025.

Cash, Housing & Heartbreak: Harambee Stars’ CHAN 2025 Story

LakichaAugust 24, 2025August 24, 202506 mins

The “Jaza Stadi” campaign, Swahili for “Fill the Stadium,” launched by sports journalist Carol Radull over a year ago, transformed…

Feature: How spark of Chinese Juncao ignites “open-source” transformation for Tanzanian youth

LakichaJune 19, 2025August 22, 202507 mins

Tanzanian youth are turning to Juncao, a Chinese grass-based technology, to power a green revolution in mushroom farming. At the heart of it is Joel Bisoma, a 29-year-old entrepreneur whose shift from sawdust to Juncao has not only boosted yields but inspired a growing movement of young farmers.

Feature: Discovering rhythm of China-Africa exchanges at dynamic China-Africa expo

LakichaJune 19, 2025June 19, 202506 mins

From drumbeats and dancing to live-streamed product showcases, the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha offered more than trade deals—it celebrated a vibrant fusion of cultures and friendships.

Chinese technological advances across various fields, notably in biotechnology, digital communications and artificial intelligence, have been contributing significantly to the development and modernization in Africa.

LakichaJune 18, 2025August 22, 202508 mins

Chinese innovations in biotechnology, digital infrastructure, and AI are accelerating Africa’s development, as seen at the recent China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. From perennial rice boosting yields in Burundi to solar-powered telecom networks in Tanzania and smart translators bridging language gaps, Chinese tech is reshaping Africa’s agricultural, communication, and trade sectors.