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One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s deathOne year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

He is dead but still alive in the hearts of many fans. It is now one year since the motorbike…

August 13, 2020
Salvage crews in a race to pump fuel from agrounded ship in MauritiusSalvage crews in a race to pump fuel from agrounded ship in Mauritius

Salvage crews in a race to pump fuel from agrounded ship in Mauritius

The inter-agency United Nations team will "support efforts to mitigate impact of (the) oil spill on natural resources and on…

August 12, 2020
Environmental experts criticize the government of Mauritius over the oil spill in WakashioEnvironmental experts criticize the government of Mauritius over the oil spill in Wakashio

Environmental experts criticize the government of Mauritius over the oil spill in Wakashio

Sunil Dowarkasing, a former senior environmental adviser to the Mauritian govermnment has accused the country's current administration of gross negligence…

August 11, 2020
Thousands of foreign students stranded in France because of COVID-19Thousands of foreign students stranded in France because of COVID-19

Thousands of foreign students stranded in France because of COVID-19

Tens of thousands of African students are still stuck in France this summer, long after their studies have concluded -…

August 10, 2020
Coronavirus-Zambia: Daily Update for COVID-19Coronavirus-Zambia: Daily Update for COVID-19

Coronavirus-Zambia: Daily Update for COVID-19

Zambia, August 9, 2020/KnowAfrika/ --  416 new validated cases; three deaths; 167 recoveries New cases mentioned from: 150 Lusaka, seventy…

August 9, 2020
Mauritius announces environmental emergency as grounded ship leaks large amounts of oilMauritius announces environmental emergency as grounded ship leaks large amounts of oil

Mauritius announces environmental emergency as grounded ship leaks large amounts of oil

The prime minister of Mauritius has declared a state of environmental emergency after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground in…

August 8, 2020
Africa exceeds 1 million confirmed virus casesAfrica exceeds 1 million confirmed virus cases

Africa exceeds 1 million confirmed virus cases

Africa’s validated coronavirus instances have surpassed one million, however global health specialists say the genuine toll is probable numerous instances…

August 7, 2020
UNESCO to revive Mali’s conflict-hit Bandiagara siteUNESCO to revive Mali’s conflict-hit Bandiagara site

UNESCO to revive Mali’s conflict-hit Bandiagara site

UNESCO pledges to help restore the world heritage site of Bandiagara, partly destroyed by the conflict raging in central Mali.…

August 5, 2020
Coronavirus: Death toll in Uganda rises to 5Coronavirus: Death toll in Uganda rises to 5

Coronavirus: Death toll in Uganda rises to 5

Ministry of Health Monday confirmed the demise of one COVID-19 patient, bringing the range of human beings who have succumbed…

August 4, 2020
Rwanda: Airports Reopens To TravellersRwanda: Airports Reopens To Travellers

Rwanda: Airports Reopens To Travellers

Rwandan airports on Saturday reopened to worldwide travellers, extra than four months after the East African kingdom suspended commercial passenger…

August 3, 2020