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25 Years of Leadership: Narendra Modi’s Journey from Gujarat to New Delhi
  ZimNow International DeskOn October 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 25 continuous years at the helm of elected government — a rare milestone in modern democratic politics.Modi fir...
Indian pilot tells how his last push helped save flydubai passengers
Captain Smit Machchhar speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by video call on October 2, 2026, following the flydubai cockpit attack. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India, via...
Toast by Chinese President Xi Jinping at state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump
 BY CGTNChinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks at a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The following is the full text of Xi's...
US Sharpens Pressure on South Africa With Visa Restrictions
The United States has escalated its confrontation with South Africa, announcing new visa restrictions against foreign nationals whom Washington accuses of enabling racial discrimination, uncompensated...
Africa’s US$206.6bn Trade Boom Hits Finance Roadblock
Africa’s intra-African trade grew by 5.4% to US$206.6 billion in 2024, signalling rising commercial activity across the continent, but the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the bigger chal...
Tanzania Mourns First Gentleman
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar after suffering from a heart condition.Hassan died at 8am local time on Monday at Emilio M...
UN backs Africa-led push to ‘Correct the Map’ in landmark vote
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed an African-led campaign to change how the world is represented on maps, with 164 countries voting in favour, one against and six abstainin...
How did the Himalayan mudslides happen? What we know so far
  The barrier lake near Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 28, 2026. Gong Ming/CGTNYang Zhao- CGTNThe devastating mudslides that swept through parts of Nepal and southw...
Rescue, relief efforts intensify in Gyirong following mudslide
CGTNÂ Rescue work is in full swing in the mudslide-hit area at Gyirong Port in Gyirong, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 28, 2026. /VCGÂ Rescue efforts have been ramped up at Gyirong P...
WHO Deploys 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses in DRC
 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as health authorities confront an outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with the World Health Organization (...