China Africa Talk

Sierra Leone's Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, says Africa needs to tell its own stories and play a greater role in shaping emerging technologies. In an exclusive interview with China Africa Talk, Bah shares what Africa can learn from China's experience in building its own narrative, why he sees AI as a promising area for cooperation, and how China and Africa can deepen their partnership in media, technology and beyond.

African journalists say stronger media cooperation and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for China and Africa to tell their own stories and better understand each other. Zimbabwean political commentator Dereck Goto and Ugandan journalist Raziah Athman share their views on how closer media exchanges and social media can help bring more authentic China-Africa stories to audiences around the world.

At the Zambia Cultural Center of Shaolin Temple, young Africans are learning Kung Fu alongside Chinese culture and regular academic education. They are building discipline, confidence, and new opportunities for themselves. We speak with Yanchen from China, Yanming from Côte d'Ivoire, and Hengshao from Zambia about how Kung Fu is taking root in Africa and how a new generation of African practitioners could become cultural bridges between China and Africa.

Africa is rich in renewable energy resources, yet millions of people across the continent still lack access to electricity. Why does this energy gap persist? What will it take to unlock Africa's vast potential and achieve greater energy independence? We discuss the financing, governance and infrastructure challenges holding Africa back, and explore how regional cooperation and partnerships, including with China, can help power the continent's future.

Young Africans are viewing China more positively than ever. The African Youth Survey 2026 finds that 95 percent of young people who see China as influential view that influence positively, the highest rating among all countries surveyed. What is driving China's growing appeal among Africa's younger generation, and how does it reflect realities on the ground? Saxon Zvina, principal consultant at Skyworld Consultancy Services in Harare, Zimbabwe, shares his insights on China's evolving role in Africa and the future of China-Africa cooperation.

What happens when a song about a copper mine becomes an online hit? Chambishi Copper Mine, written and performed by employees of a Chinese-operated mine in Zambia, has captured the attention of listeners with its uplifting melody and inspiring message. In this episode, we speak with Xu Laixiang, deputy CEO of NFC Africa Mining, and legal officer Mofya Bangwe about the inspiration behind the song, the revival of the mine, and how music has become a unique way of telling the story of China-Zambia.

How do you choose between passion and financial security? What skills matter most in today's rapidly changing workplace? Drawing on their own career journeys, four experienced CGTN Africa journalists answer questions from university students in Kenya, sharing advice to help young people navigate the transition from campus to career and build successful futures in Africa's evolving job market.

During her state visit to China, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared the priorities of her visit and her vision for advancing bilateral ties. China Africa Talk spoke with the president about cooperation in industrialization and people-to-people exchanges. Listen to the highlights from her media briefing and our interview.

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first state visit to China since taking office marks a new chapter in bilateral ties, as the two countries elevated their relationship to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era. In this episode of China Africa Talk, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of Namibia's National Planning Commission, reflects on the outcomes of the visit and what this new chapter means for China-Namibia relations.

A record nine African nations reached the knockout stage at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, but as the tournament enters its final stretch, only Morocco remains in contention after Egypt's dramatic exit to Argentina. So, what should we make of Africa's overall performance? In this episode recorded before Egypt's Round of 16 clash and Morocco's quarterfinal against France, we look back at the highs, the heartbreaks and the lessons from a historic campaign, and discuss why so many African teams came close, what held them back, and whether the continent is edging closer to producing a genuine World Cup contender.