- Chinese investment projects in Africa throw light on ecological concerns
Beijing [China]: Chinese Investment Projects, consisting of the Belt and Road initiative (BRI), have been located to be susceptible to …Chinese investment projects in Africa throw light on ecological concerns Read More »
- China looks to scuttle Sudan-UAE port agreement
Khartoum [Sudan]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is readied to build a new port in the Red Sea in Sudan … - Al-Shabab: Somalian Forces claim end to hotel seize, Over 40 killed
Mogadishu [Somalia]: Nearly 30 hours after Al-Shabaab terrorists stormed Hayat Hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, the siege that …Al-Shabab: Somalian Forces claim end to hotel seize, Over 40 killed Read More »
- 8 killed in Mogadishu attack, Terrorist Group Al-Shabab captures Hotel
Mogadishu [Somalia]: At least 8 civilians were killed on Saturday as security forces remained to fight terrorist team Al-Shabab, which …8 killed in Mogadishu attack, Terrorist Group Al-Shabab captures Hotel Read More »
- Gupta brothers, connected to graft against ex-South African Prez Zuma, arrested in UAE
Cape Town [South Africa]: The South African government has claimed that the police authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …Gupta brothers, connected to graft against ex-South African Prez Zuma, arrested in UAE Read More »
- Death toll rises to 110 in Nigeria’s illegal refinery explosion
Abuja [Nigeria]: The death toll from an explosion last Friday at an illegal refinery in south Nigeria’s Imo state has …Death toll rises to 110 in Nigeria’s illegal refinery explosion Read More »
- Africa’s COVID-19 cases near 10.9 mln: Africa CDC
Cairo [Africa] (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 10,896,302 COVID-19 cases were reported in Africa as of Saturday evening, the Africa Centers …Africa’s COVID-19 cases near 10.9 mln: Africa CDC Read More »
- Military coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau; Gun fighting continuesBissau [Guinea-Bissau](ANI): A coup attempt took place in a small coastal nation in West Africa, Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday as military …
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- Burkina Faso President possibly detainedOuagadougou [Burkina Faso] (ANI/Sputnik): The president of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kabore, is possibly detained following riots in the …
- Turkey stresses support for political resolution in LibyaTripoli [Libya] (ANI/Xinhua): Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya Kenan Yilmaz on Monday stressed his country’s support for a political resolution to …
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- France receives request from Mali to review defence accordsParis [France] (ANI/Sputnik): The French Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that Mali has requested that France review bilateral defence agreements.On …
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- UN Security Council approved parliamentary elections in Libya: Special AdviserNew York [US] (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Security Council approved the electoral process for the Libyan parliament and the road map …
UN Security Council approved parliamentary elections in Libya: Special Adviser Read More »
- Nigerian government ends 7-month suspension of TwitterAbuja [Nigeria] (ANI/Xinhua) — The Nigerian government on Wednesday ended its suspension of Twitter, seven months after it halted the …
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- Cuba registers 3,506 new COVID-19 casesHavana [Cuba] (ANI/Xinhua): Cuba registered 3,506 confirmed cases and three more related deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, …
- Somali Prime Minister condemns terror attack on government spokespersonMogadishu [Somalia] (ANI/Sputnik): Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble condemned the terrorist attack targeting a car with the Federal Government …
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- Bus accident claims 8 lives in east NigeriaAbuja [Nigeria] (ANI/Xinhua): Eight people were killed and another severely injured after a bus lost one of its tyres in …
- Malian armed forces say 8 soldiers died, 7 injured after recent terrorist attackBamako [Mali] (ANI/ Sputnik) – The number of soldiers who died as a result of a Wednesday attack in the …
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- Nigerian govt ends 7-month suspension of TwitterAbuja [Nigeria] (ANI/Xinhua) — The Nigerian government on Wednesday ended its suspension of Twitter, seven months after it halted the …
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- UN chief welcomes release of opposition members in Ethiopia, calls for ceasefireNew York [US] (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the release of members of the opposition in Ethiopia …
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- Novavax, Serum Institute file for emergency use authorisation of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine in South AfricaGaithersburg [US] (ANI): Novavax, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, and Serum …
- World-renowned Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey dies at 77Nairobi [Kenya] (ANI): World-renowned paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, who unearthed evidence that helped prove humankind evolved in Africa, died on Sunday …
World-renowned Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey dies at 77 Read More »
- Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 10 millionAddis Ababa [Ethiopia](ANI/Xinhua): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 10,028,508 as of Saturday evening, the Africa …
- America not pushing for countries in Africa to choose between US, China: Ned Price
Washington [US]: United States is not pushing for countries in Africa to choose between a relationship with the US or …America not pushing for countries in Africa to choose between US, China: Ned Price Read More »
- Blinken welcomes David Satterfield as US special envoy for Horn of Africa
Washington [US]: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that he looks forward to welcoming David Satterfield as US …Blinken welcomes David Satterfield as US special envoy for Horn of Africa Read More »
- At least 9 people killed in Shipwreck off Tanzanian CoastDodoma [Tanzania]: At least nine people were killed in a shipwreck off the Tanzanian coast near Pemba Island, with the …
At least 9 people killed in Shipwreck off Tanzanian Coast Read More »
- South African opposition allege cover-up of graft probe findings behind Parliament fireJohannesburg [South Africa]: A South African opposition leader has implicated the ruling African National Congress in a fire at the …
South African opposition allege cover-up of graft probe findings behind Parliament fire Read More »
- Suspect in South Africa parliament arson appears in courtCape Town [South Africa]: A 49-year-old man charged with arson in connection with the fire in the South African parliament …
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- Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resignsKhartoum [Sudan]: Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation on Sunday, in an address broadcast by state television.“I announce …
- Ethiopia registers 3,998 new COVID-19 casesAddis Ababa [Ethiopia]: Ethiopia has registered 3,998 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to …
- Tanzanian president confirms spreading of Omicron variantDodoma [Tanzania]: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday night confirmed that there is the new COVID-19 variant called Omicron …
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- Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 deaths continue to riseHarare [Zimbabwe]: Zimbabwe recorded 27 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, the highest ever since the omicron variant began, as the country’s …
- UK pledges to provide $141mln to help vulnerable countries fight OmicronLondon [UK]: The UK government has pledged £105 million ($141.7 million) in emergency aid to help vulnerable countries, particularly in …
UK pledges to provide $141mln to help vulnerable countries fight Omicron Read More »
- UN chief mourns death of Archbishop Tutu of South AfricaNew York [US]: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday mourned the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, calling …
UN chief mourns death of Archbishop Tutu of South Africa Read More »
- Ugandan police bans New Year fireworksKampala [Uganda]: The Ugandan police on Monday announced that there will be no fireworks allowed to usher in the New …
- Mohamed bin Zayed receives Prime Minister of MoroccoAbu Dhabi [UAE]: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the …
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- Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 9.33 millionAddis Ababa [Ethiopia]: The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 9,335,901 as of Friday afternoon, the Africa …
- Tunisia reports 5 more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variantTunis [Tunisia]: Tunisia reported five additional cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, bringing the total number of Omicron infections to …
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- Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 9.25 millionAddis Ababa [Ethiopia](ANI/ Xinhua): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 9,259,813 as of Wednesday evening, the Africa …
- Nigeria declares fourth COVID-19 waveAbuja [Nigeria]: Nigeria is now experiencing a fourth COVID-19 wave, health authorities in the country have said, attributing it to …
- Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 9.15 mln: Africa CDCAddis Ababa [South Africa]: The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 9,155,691 cases as of late Sunday …
Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 9.15 mln: Africa CDC Read More »
- 4 killed, 12 injured in train collision in GhanaAccra [Ghana]: At least four people were killed and 12 others injured after two trains collided head-on in the Western …
4 killed, 12 injured in train collision in Ghana Read More »
- IMF approves extended credit release of USD 212mn to CongoWashington [US]: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Executive Board has approved the immediate release of more than $212 million to …
IMF approves extended credit release of USD 212mn to Congo Read More »
- UNHCR faces funding shortfall to meet needs of refugees, IDPs in EthiopiaAddis Ababa [Ethiopia]: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday said it only received 72 percent of …
UNHCR faces funding shortfall to meet needs of refugees, IDPs in Ethiopia Read More »
- Tunisian President Saied announces constitutional referendum, electionsTunis [Tunisia]: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday said that the country will hold a constitutional referendum next July and …
Tunisian President Saied announces constitutional referendum, elections Read More »
- Zambia reports more Omicron variant COVID-19 casesLusaka [Zambia]: Zambia recorded eight more Omicron COVID-19 cases this week, bringing the cases of the new variant to 11, …
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- South African President invites scientists from BRICS nations to study COVID-19Pretoria [South Africa]: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited scientists from the BRICS member states to visit his country …
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- Nigeria mulls buying Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, getting shot as donationMoscow [Russia]: Nigeria is considering the procurement of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, but does not exclude the option of …
Nigeria mulls buying Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, getting shot as donation Read More »
- Zimbabwe to ban unvaccinated from public transport as Omicron wrecks havocHarare [Zimbabwe]: The Zimbabwean government on Tuesday expressed deep concern at the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country …
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- Omicron: Uganda confirms seven Omicron COVID-19 variant casesKampala [Uganda]: Uganda on Tuesday reported that it has registered seven cases of Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant. Ruth Aceng, …
Omicron: Uganda confirms seven Omicron COVID-19 variant cases Read More »
- Omicron infected people not permitted to leave South Africa: EmbassyMoscow /Johannesburg.(South Africa): People infected with the Omicron COVID-19 variant are not permitted to leave South Africa, the country’s embassy …
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- South African President says hospital admissions not increasing despite spread of OmicronMoscow [Russia]: Hospital admissions in South Africa are not on the rise, despite a jump in active COVID-19 cases triggered …
- Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern AfricaBrazzaville [Congo]: African countries are stepping up measures to detect and control the spread of the Omicron variant as weekly …
Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern Africa Read More »
- Flight bans amount to travel apartheid, says Antonio Guterres amid Omicron scareNew York [US]: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday described widespread travel bans imposed on southern African countries over …
Flight bans amount to travel apartheid, says Antonio Guterres amid Omicron scare Read More »
- WHO urges countries to take ‘rational’ measures against OmicronGeneva [Switzerland]: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for countries to keep calm and take “rational” measures in …
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- Omicron COVID variant threat: South Korea to restrict visa issuance, arrivals from 8 African countriesSeoul [South Korea]: South Korea’s government restricted on Sunday the issuance of visas and travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, …
- Sudanese army repels attack by Ethiopian troops with casualties on both sidesKhartoum [Sudan]: The Sudanese Armed Forces say an attack by Ethiopian soldiers and armed groups was repelled on Saturday in …
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- New Variant: South African medical association says Omicron variant causes ‘mild disease’Johannesburg [South Africa): The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes, Angelique Coetzee, the …
- South African Minister calls travel bans by countries over variant ‘Omicron’ as unjustifiedCape Town [South Africa]: South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla on Friday termed the countries’ decision of imposing restrictions on …
- At least 43 people killed, 46 villages burned, looted in Sudan’s Darfur regionKhartoum [Sudan], November 25 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 43 people were killed and 46 villages were burned and looted in Sudan’s …
At least 43 people killed, 46 villages burned, looted in Sudan’s Darfur region Read More »
- Top UN envoy for Libya resignsNew York [US]: The top UN envoy for Libya, Jan Kubis, has resigned, one month before crucial elections in the …
- Two out of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti releasedWashington [US]: Two of the 17 US and Canadian citizens, members of the religious organization Christian Aid Ministries, abducted in …
Two out of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released Read More »
- Over 1.8 mln square metres of land cleared of landmine in Angola’s Lunda SulLuanda [Angola]: More than 1.8 million square metres of land was cleared from landmines in 2021 in Lunda Sul province, …
Over 1.8 mln square metres of land cleared of landmine in Angola’s Lunda Sul Read More »
- African Presidents commend intra-African trade fairDurban [South Africa] : Addressing delegates at the Intra-African Trade Fair hosted in Durban, South Africa, the President of the …
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- Son of slain Libyan dictator Gaddafi to run for presidentTripoli [Libya] : Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi will be running for the post of …
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- Cuba threatens to sue Facebook over political manipulationHavana [Cuba]: The Cuban foreign minister threatened on Wednesday to take legal action against Facebook, alleging that the social media …
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- Sudan’s military chief says will not partake in government after transition periodKhartoum [Sudan] : Sudanese Commander of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said in an interview with Al …
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- Libya’s presidential council suspend FM Najla al-MangoushTripoli [Libya]: Libya’s presidential council on Saturday suspended Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush and barred her from travelling.According to the Egyptian …
Libya’s presidential council suspend FM Najla al-Mangoush Read More »
- Death toll from building collapse in Nigeria risesLagos [Nigeria] : Up to 38 bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a 21-story building which collapsed here …
Death toll from building collapse in Nigeria rises Read More »
- UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in EthiopiaNew York [US]: The 15-membered United Nations Security Council (UNSC) expressed ‘deep concern about the expansion and intensification of military …
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Ethiopia Read More »
- UN Secretary-General expresses concern over escalation of tensions in Ethiopia’s TigrayNew York [US]: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the northern Ethiopian …
UN Secretary-General expresses concern over escalation of tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray Read More »
- Ethiopia declares state of emergency to protect civilians from Tigray rebelsAddis Ababa [Ethiopia]: The Ethiopian cabinet has declared a state of emergency across the country as part of measures to …
Ethiopia declares state of emergency to protect civilians from Tigray rebels Read More »
- 92 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coastTripoli [Libya]: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday said that 92 illegal migrants have been rescued and …
- Jaishankar greets Zambian counterpart on country’s Independence DayNew Delhi [India] : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended greetings to his Zambian counterpart Stanley Kakubo on the …
Jaishankar greets Zambian counterpart on country’s Independence Day Read More »
- Haitian police chief steps down as crime wave hits countryPort-au-Prince [Haiti]: Haitian police chief Leon Charles has resigned as the number of kidnappings and killings has surged in the …
Haitian police chief steps down as crime wave hits country Read More »
- Many killed in South Africa’s bus crashJohannesburg [South Africa]: Atleast nine people including a baby died on Tuesday when a bus that was travelling near the …
- TS Tirumurti expresses India’s support to Haiti at UNSC amid crisisNew York [US]: Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti during the United Nations Security Council …
TS Tirumurti expresses India’s support to Haiti at UNSC amid crisis Read More »
- Death toll rises to 50 in gunmen attacks in northwestern NigeriaLagos [Nigeria]: The death toll from gunmen attacks in northwest Nigeria’s Kaduna state has risen to 50 following the recovery …
Death toll rises to 50 in gunmen attacks in northwestern Nigeria Read More »
- Over 10,000 people evacuated in western Cuba over Ida hurricaneMexico City [Mexico]: More than 10,000 people have been evacuated in the western Cuban province of Pinar del Rio over …
Over 10,000 people evacuated in western Cuba over Ida hurricane Read More »
- Madagascar’s Town Hall lits up in shades of Indian flag for Independence DayAntananarivo [Madagascar]: Madagascar’s iconic building, Town Hall, here illuminated with the colours of the Indian flag on the eve of …
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- Over 150 wildfires amid anomalous heatwave reports TunisiaTunisia (Africa): Tunisia has confirmed more than 150 wildfires amid an unprecedented heatwave, which caused considerable material damage, Sky News …
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- Zimbabwe COVID-19 cases pass 70,000 as 3rd wave sweeps through countryHarare: Zimbabwe hit a new record in COVID-19 cases on Monday, registering 2,661 cases in the past 24 hours as …
Zimbabwe COVID-19 cases pass 70,000 as 3rd wave sweeps through country Read More »
- South African Experts: Anti-Covid-19 Vaccines Pfizer And J&J Are More Effective Against The Delta Variant Of The Coronavirus Than The Beta StrainThe anti-COVID-19 vaccines by US pharma majors Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that are being used in South Africa …
