Farmer Deborah Muhawenimana poses for a photo with freshly picked chili pepper in Ibiza Village of Kayonza District in Eastern Province, Rwanda, April 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe) KIGALI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In the rolling lush fields of Ibiza Village, Kayonza District in eastern Rwanda, rows of vibrant red chili peppers are more than just an export crop -- they are transforming lives.
Performers from the Chinese contingent take part in a parade during the Cape Town Carnival 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua) CAPE TOWN, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cape Town Carnival 2026 kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday evening, with Chinese cultural elements emerging as a highlight of the festivities.
People learn to write Chinese calligraphy during an event in celebration of the Chinese New Year in Cape Town, South Africa, on Feb. 1, 2026.
A student tastes Chinese tea during an event celebrating the upcoming International Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute at the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong) HANGZHOU/JOHANNESBURG, Jan.