Observation period of last Ebola contacts ends in DRC
The observation period of the last people to have come in contact with an Ebola patient in Democratic Republic of...
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Coronavirus: Malaysia’s Minister seeks moderation in prayer time
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister says prayers must continue with precautions More than 140 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in...
Japan pledges support for victims of Cameroon conflict
Japan Ambassador, H.E Osawa Tsutomu, has expressed Japan’s commitment to supporting people affected by conflict and displacement across the north...
Somalia clears arrears to World Bank Group
Somalia has disclosed clearance of its arrears to World Bank Group. The Federal Government of Somalia disclosed this on Monday...
International women day: Facebook celebrates female achievers
Facebook has honored African women, who has been using their voices to bring people together, build and make significant impact...
Francis Petersen seeks partnership between education sector, industry
Vice Chancellor Profesor Francis Petersen has called for stronger ties between the higher education sector and industry in order to...
Facebook launches Community Accelerator programme
In line with its mission to give people the power to build community around the world and its commitment to...
Somalia celebrates International Women’s Day
Hundreds of women, youth, elders, politicians have gathered to celebrate international women's day in the cities of Baidoa, Beletweyne, Dhobley,...
Locust Damage: Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti receive emergency grant aid
Following the locust damage experienced in Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, humanitarian assistance in the area of food has been provided through...
Malawian authorities escalate crackdown, arrest human rights activists
Malawian authorities in a strict crackdown on human rights activists ahead of the May 19th general election have arrested two...
Rwanda debunks death of journalist in prison
Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) has denied rumours circulating on Social Media over the death of Dr. Christopher Kayumba – a...
Sudan’s Prime Minister escapes assassination attempt
Sudan’s Prime Minister, Amdalla Hamdok, has survived an assassination attempt after a blast near his convoy in Khartoum. Disclosing this...
Nigeria: Gov Ganduje removes Kano Emir
The Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration has announced the dethronement of Mallam Muhammad Sanusi's as Emir of Kano State. The traditional...
NASFAT youth organize advancement training for Amirahs, HODs
The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society (NASFAT), Nigeria, has organized two-day training for all the Amirahs and Heads of Dawah in the...
WHO, key health organizations, collaborate to fight COVID-19
World Health Organization, Kenyan Health Ministry, African Union and United Nations have come together in a meeting held in Nairobi,...
Queen Elizabeth II honors Kenyan Doctor
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has honored a Kenyan doctor for her exemplary act, working with some of the most...
Mediterranean Sea: Shipwreck, other fatalities claim 20,000 lives
International organization for Migration (IOM) has disclosed that the tragic shipwreck off the coast of Libya and othet fatalities have...
Nigerien youth receive training in market gardening
In a bid to address some of the economic difficulties faced by the Nigerien youth, the International Organization for Migration...
Women’s representatives organize workshop on conflict mitigation skill
About eighty women’s representatives in the Bangasu district of Western Equatoria have organized a two-day workshop. The workshop, which held...
Germany contributes EUR 50 million to strengthen resilience in Congo
Germany has contributed EUR 50 million to strengthen resilience in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The German Federal Ministry...
ADB, ADEA call for partnership to tackle skills mismatch
African Development Bank and Association for the Development of Education in Africa has urged partners to tackle skills mismatch. The...
OPEC to stabilize oil market despite coronavirus outbreak
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed plan to help stabilize the oil market, despite the outbreak of coronavirus....
Cote d’Ivoire, USA in bilateral cooperation
Côte d’Ivoire and the United States of America have established a bilateral cooperation. This flourishing cooperation is multifaceted. One of...
Kenya terminates military mission in Somalia
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has disclosed preparation to return its soldiers home after 8-year stay in Somalia. Government Spokesperson Colonel,...
BAL postpones inaugural season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has postponed the league’s inaugural season, earlier scheduled to hold on Friday March 13, 2020...
Dangote donates N200 million to fight coronavirus in Nigeria
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has pledged a sum of N200 million to support Nigerian government’s effort to curb the spread...
EurAfrican Forum to strengthen business partnership between Europe, Africa
As EurAfrican plans its next Business Forum, it looks for a proactive opportunity to build a common business ground between...
UN inaugurates new solar panel in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has inaugurated a new solar panel farm. The installation, which was done at...
Flexible office can boost Africa’s economy – Workshop17
Workshop17, one of Africa’s leading co-working office space providers, has explained that flexible office industry can boost Africa's economy. Workshop17...
EU donates €11 million to FAO to fight desert locust outbreak
The Director General of Food and Agriculture Organization, QU Dongyu, has received a total sum of €11 million as a...
Japan-Nigeria Business Facilitation Council holds workshop in Lagos
Japan Nigeria Business Facilitation Council (JNBFC) has held the first round of working group meeting in Lagos State, Nigeria. "The...
Migration is key to Development – António Vitorino
Director General, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), António Vitorino, has affirmed that migration is key to development. António Vitorino...
United States sets to Provide $30.4 Million Support for Democratic Elections in Ethiopia
United States of America has disclosed its readiness to provide about $30.4 Million to democratic elections in Ethiopia. The United...
Orange partners SES, opens new era for satellite connectivity innovation
Orange and SES have collaborated on O3b mPOWER Communications System in order to open a new era for satellite connectivity...
Malaysia’s Mahathir seeks Anwar’s support to return as PM
Malaysian's Mahathir Mohamad has disclosed his interest to be the prime ministerial candidate for the former ruling coalition. "I am...
Experts discuss importance of gas for Africa’s current and future energy needs
The chief executive officer of GE Gas Power, Scott Strazik has emphasized the need for countries in the sub- Saharan...
Nigeria records first case of coronavirus
The Ministry Of Health, Osagie Enahire announced this morning, a first case of coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria. The victim is...
Ethiopia, FAO put in measure to control desert locusts ahead planting season
The Ethiopian Governmentp, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is scaling up aerial...
UNHCR, ILO partner to facilitate integration of Malian refugees in Mauritania
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined efforts to improve the living...
IOM provides Gambian Shipwreck survivors mental health and psychosocial support
The international organization for Migration (IOM) has led a series of individual and community based mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS)...
Drogba scores big tourism win for Côte d’Ivoire
International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold. Drogba received MOUs for a total of...
Ethiopian Airlines Group records USD260 million gross profit in six months
In the first half of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the country’s airlines group, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has realized an...
Ethiopia to release high-profile prisoners for national good
Ethiopia government has officially announced its intention to release a number of high-profile prisoners in a sincere attempt to entrench...
Ethiopia withdraws from US trilateral talk on Nile Dam
Ethiopia’s Water, Irrigation and Energy Ministry has withdrawn from US trilateral talk on Nile Dam. The country has declined to...
Novartis, DNDi collaborate to develop new drug for visceral leishmaniasis
Novartis, a pharmaceutical company and DNDi, a not–for–profit research and development organization have signed a collaboration and license agreement to...
UN calls for nominations for Nelson Mandela prize
United Nations has called for Nominations for Nelson Mandela Prize The Prize, which was established in June 2014 by the...
Dangote invests in ANAMMCO, boosts south east economy
The African multi billionaire group, Dangote Group, has invested about N63 billion in the South Eastern motor manufacturing company (ANAMMCO)....
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates $10 million to FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has received a huge sum $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation....
Republic of Congo begins installation of life-saving solar in hospitals
The Republic of Congo has begun the installation of live-saving solar in hospitals. The 100 solar panels and seven batteries...
Climate change takes toll on Zimbabwe’s natural habitat
UN's Deputy Secretary-general, General Amina Mahommed, disclosed this on Sunday 23rd February, 2020 at the 6th Africa Regional Forum on...
Malaysian PM announces resignation
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced his resignation. Mahathir disclosed this on Monday 24, February 2020. He noted that...
South Sudan inaugurates transitional government
South Sudan has inaugurated a transitional government. The governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and the...
ATF attacks, kills ISWAP leaders at meeting venues
Some key leaders of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have died in an air bombardment. The Director...
South Sudan’s president appoints former rebel leader vice president
Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan, has appointed former rebel leader, Riek Machar, as his Vice President. Minister of...
Muslim girl builds shoes for the blind
Shanza Munir, an Information Technology student of Government University Faisal Abad, has invented a smart shoe for the blind. She...
Fintech challenge: Ecobank begins registration
Ecobank Group has announced the commencement of the registration for its annual programme, Fintech Challenge. Ecobank Group Executive, Operations &...
Hunger threatens larger population in South Sudan
Food security has worsened significantly in areas hit by floods in South Sudan. This was disclosed in reports released by...
CCA partners KEPSA to deepen trade ties
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has hosted a roundtable discussion with Kenyan...
Health specialist calls for community collaboration to fight Ebola
An Epidemiologist and Public Health Specialist, Dr Freddy Banza, has shared his experience while working with the communities to eradicate...
Groups change ways of supporting displaced groups, host communities in Sudan
A four-year, multi-country initiative aimed at helping refugees and forcibly displaced individuals with sustainable solutions to support better integration and...