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(Hello Africa) Zimbabwean students showcase language skills at Chinese proficiency contest

Chinese language learners in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language skills during the 24th "Chinese Bridge" competition organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the country's capital.

HARARE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese language learners in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language skills during the 24th "Chinese Bridge" competition organized by the Con

(Hello Africa) Chinese proficiency competition held in South Africa

The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students took place on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital, where participants showcased remarkable language abilities and cultural talents.

CAPE TOWN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Colleg

(Hello Africa) Chinese firms shine at Auto Expo Africa

Chinese automotive firms drew strong interest at the 26th Auto Expo Africa, which ran from Wednesday to Friday and attracted more than 100 exhibitors from over 30 countries in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

NAIROBI, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Under the gleaming lights of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a landmark in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, streams of visitors moved from booth to boot

WTC Final: SA quick Rabada sorry about drug use, but won't be 'Mr-I-Apologise' too much

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): South African speedster Kagiso Rabada, who had tested positive for recreational drug use and served a one-month ban as punishment, isn't looking to be 'Mr-I-Apologise' too much, reported ESPNcricinfo.

Rabada, who represented Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025, flew back to South Africa from India in March, and the franchise at that moment described the reason for return was down to 'p

South Africa appoints judges to probe Apartheid-era injustice

The countrys leader has said delays in historical prosecutions have caused anguish for the families of victims

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Inquiry into prosecutorial and investigation delays into apartheid era crimes.

Khampepe will be assisted by retired Judge President Frans

"Hopefully this will be the year for RCB": AB de Villiers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have secured their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final following a commanding eight-wicket victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1. This win marks RCB's fourth appearance in an IPL final and their first in nine years, with the last time being in 2016, a season when RCB also finished in the top two during the

"Time for younger guys to step up": AB de Villiers on Shubman Gill leading India's Test transition

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): With the retirements of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin marking the end of an era in Indian Test cricket, a new chapter is set to begin under the leadership of Shubman Gill. As India prepares for a challenging tour of England in June, their first assignment in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, former South African great AB de V

"Global South must cooperate against terrorism," says former Ethiopian PM after meeting Indian delegation

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 31 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, met with the former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa late on Friday. The delegation had arrived at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia on Friday, where they were received and welcomed by the Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai.

The deleg

Virat Kohli followed his heart in retiring from Tests, says AB de Villiers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers reacted to Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket, calling it a heartfelt choice made by a man who has given everything to the game.

Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on May 12, ending a remarkable red-ball career that has left an indelible mark on world cricket.

Reacting to it, de Vill

COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-PRESIDENT

(250531) -- ABIDJAN, May 31, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sidi Ould Tah (front), newly-elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), attends the closing ceremony of the AfDB's 60th annual meetings in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, May 30, 2025.

TO GO WITH "Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah elected president of African Development Bank" (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(250531) -- HARARE, May 31, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A student delivers a speech at the "Chinese Bridge" competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 30, 2025.

TO GO WITH "Zimbabwean students showcase language skills at Chinese proficiency contest" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

BJP MP Baijayant Panda leads Group 1 delegation to meet Indian Ambassador in Algeria

Algiers [Algeria], May 31 (ANI): Group 1 of the all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda, met with India's Ambassador to Algeria, Dr Swati Vijay Kulkarni, as part of their diplomatic visit to the country.

The delegation arrived in Algeria on May 30 and is scheduled to depart on June 2. The visit comes in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

Shrikant Shinde says Sierra Leone first to hold a moment of silence for Pahalgam victims

Freetown [Sierra Leone], May 31 (ANI): Addressing the Indian community in Freetown, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, who is leading the Group 6 all-party delegation, stated that Sierra Leone was the first country whose parliament observed a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

'As we move forward and engage with different countries, we have consistently condemned this atta

Sierra Leone's Vice President extends support to India in fight against terrorism, assures to raise issue at UN Security Council

Freetown [Sierra Leone], May 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, who is leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to Sierra Leone, met with the country's Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Friday (local time).

During the meeting, Vice President Jalloh expressed Sierra Leone's strong support for India in its fight against terrorism and assured that the issue would be raised using the country's position a

UAE airports set global benchmark in digital efficiency

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 31 (ANI/WAM): Selim Bouri, President for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at SITA, a global leader in air transport IT and communications, has confirmed that airports in the UAE, particularly those in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have established new global benchmarks in innovation, efficiency and passenger experience.

He noted the country's clear commitment to digitalisation and the adoption of cutt