Trix Ingado

Digital Media Editor, CGTN.

Multimedia journalist.

Former Anchor Woman, KTNNews.

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Thank you Cape Verde! 🇨🇻❤️

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Check out sawasawaafrika's video! #TikTok https://t.co/sbldyJ3PUw

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Weekly Look-Back with Trix Ingado: Social Media Ads, Uganda Press Crackdown and World Cup Drama 3 Africa has wrapped up another intense week of digital shifts, political turbulence, and high-stakes football.

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Take a look at some significant news events in your Weekly Look-Back with yours truly

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Top African news from this week on Your Weekly Look Back, with #TrixIngado
#SomosMéxico
#México
#Fifa
#WorldCupHighlights
#SouthAfrica
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We're diving straight into the headlines shaping the continent this week: positive updates in the fight against Ebola, Senegal's latest political shifts, a tragic school incident in Kenya, and basketball triumph. 🌍👇
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Kenya's Nubian community gathered in Kibra, Nairobi, for the Nubian Souk on Saturday. The festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and community, allowed attendees to enjoy music, dance, traditional crafts, and cuisine. It also offered visitors an immersive experience of Nubian life. Artisans showcased handmade jewelry, clothing, and artwork. The community's elders hope such festivals can foster a sense of pride and belonging among the younger generation. #Kenya #NubianSouk

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Nubian Souk celebrates the community’s vibrant culture in Nairobi, Kenya
#Kenya #NubianSouk

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The ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran is having wide-ranging impacts, particularly on global food systems. For smallholder farmers in Sudan, the unintended cost of the Middle East conflict is affecting food production in a country already grappling with its own internal conflicts. #Sudan #Iran

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Kenya recently opted against banning #TikTok, choosing instead for stricter regulation amid growing concerns over online safety and content moderation. Lawmakers say the move seeks to balance protecting users, especially young people, with preserving the platform’s economic opportunities for creators and businesses.

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Tanzanian Billionaires Investing in Kenya

1. Edha Nahdi – Amsons Group
Sector: Cement manufacturing
Investment: Acquisition of 95% stake in Bamburi Cement
Value: $183 million (Ksh.24 billion)
Year: 2024

2. Rostam Aziz – Taifa Gas
Sector: Energy / LPG infrastructure
Investment: LPG storage and distribution facility at Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, Mombasa
Value: $130 million (Ksh.16 billion).
Through Taifa Gas, Rostam Aziz is building a 30,000-tonne LPG storage and handling plant near the Port of Mombasa.
Media: 100% agreement to acquire NMG from Aga Khna

3. Ally Edha Awadh – Lake Oil Group
Sector: Petroleum retail and distribution
Investment: Entry into Kenya through acquisition of Hashi Energy fuel stations

4. Benjamin Fernandes – Nala Fintech
Sector: Fintech / digital payments
Investment: Expansion of Nala (fintech company) operations in Kenya
Value: $5 million (Ksh.647 million)

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Inside Homa Bay's quest to save moms...
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#ICYMI

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Inside Kenya's Homa Bay County's fight to save mothers;

Kenya's Homa Bay County has long faced one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates, estimated at 516 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly above the national average. However, recent investments in upgraded facilities, strengthened referral systems, and expanded community outreach are beginning to turn the tide, offering hope that more mothers in this lakeshore county can deliver safely and with dignity.

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Inside Kenya's Homa Bay County's fight to save mothers;

Kenya's Homa Bay County has long faced one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates, estimated at 516 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly above the national average. However, recent investments in upgraded facilities, strengthened referral systems, and expanded community outreach are beginning to turn the tide, offering hope that more mothers in this lakeshore county can deliver safely and with dignity.

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Lots of missing kids especially from December 2025 .....Let's be on the look out for each other . We are the village. #aSafeKenyaforKids

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#Icymi #2026 #Africa #politics #HappyNewYear

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In 2026, Africa is poised for a pivotal year marked by key elections, political transformations, and significant business and development events. Important elections are scheduled in countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, and Zambia. Additionally, major forums focused on trade, energy, and infrastructure will convene in cities such as Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Accra in Ghana, and Tangier in Morocco. This upcoming year promises to shape the political, economic, and regional landscape of the continent. #Hello2026

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Mathare's MCEDO Beijing School transforms lives through education

The MCEDO Beijing School in Mathare is transforming its community through a strong partnership with the Chinese community in Kenya, led by the Chinese Embassy. In an area where opportunities are limited, the school has become a beacon of hope, providing quality education and vital support that empowers children to rise above poverty.

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The G20 Summit opens on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa. However, one of the key G20 members, the United States, is boycotting. US President Donald Trump recently criticized South Africa’s hosting of the summit over alleged human-rights abuses against white farmers. South Africa says the US's absence is " their loss" and the summit will go on.

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