A trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see large numbers of elephants, as well as many other animals from the comfort of your own vehicle along the riverfront. But how much does it cost to visit this popular safari location in 2026? Below is a detailed breakdown of the […]
As a luxury resort, Palm Beach Resort & Spa prices provides flexibility. They provide many different types of rooms to all types of holidaymakers, regardless of their budget. Their pricing policy for 2026 is determined by their demand, size, and exclusivity. Standard Rooms: Entry-Level Comfort Palm Beach Resort & Spa offer standard rooms which are […]
Weekly Friday prayers during the religious period of Ramadan this year are likely to be aired either on radio or television to allow the Muslim community in Seychelles to stay connected while observing restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vice-chairman of the National Muslim Council of Seychelles, Ibrahim Afif, told SNA on […]
Forty-four suspected Boko Haram terrorists were found dead in their cells in a Chad prison last week. Officials said the 44 were among a group of 58 suspects captured during a major army operation around Lake Chad marshlands launched by President Idriss Deby early this month. Youssouf Tom, the Chadian Public Prosecutor said: “We did […]
We begin with some news which is putting Madagascar, the Indian archipelago island nation, in the spotlight. On Monday, President Andry Rajoelina presented a herbal remedy that he said showed encouraging results in fighting off the coronavirus. The president posted photos from the presentation and images of what he calls “Covid Organics” medicine on his […]
Tunisia is extending a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus to May 4, then it will ease restrictions gradually on some economic activities, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said yesterday. The government has said it expected Tunisia’s economy would shrink by up to 4.3 per cent, the steepest drop since independence in 1956, because […]
The African conservation community and governments are gradually demanding the return of cultural artefacts looted by governments and individuals during the colonial era. They are, however, facing the challenge of inadequate global and local repatriation laws as well as opposition from American and European museums, which argue that African museums lack the resources and facilities […]
President Paul Biya announced that he will take steps that will lead to the release of thousands of prisoners to lighten overcrowded correctional facilities. However, the president explained that separatist fighters, officials jailed for corruption, and those jailed for sexual crimes or even those that affect state security are excluded from the amnesty. The presidential […]
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a $760,000 grant to Empower New Energy (EmNEW), to develop at least eight small renewable energy projects with capacity ranging from1-10 MW, towards bankability and construction. The grant will support a broad range of project preparation and development activities, including technical feasibility studies, […]
More than eighteen thousand sheep were brought to Salalah Port from Somalia on Wednesday in order to boost availability of food supplies. A statement issued online by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries said that 18,610 Somalian sheep were brought in to ensure that the supply of local and foreign food commodities to local markets […]
Ethiopia’s COVID-19 file as of April 14 has 82 cases (eight new cases) with three deaths and 14 recoveries. The total number of tests stands at 4,557. Active cases stand at 63 representing about 77% of recorded cases. Ethiopian COVID-19 Cases Updates. Meanwhile the Addis Ababa City Administration has announced a 200 million birr commitment […]
The Chairperson of the African Union, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and three other Africans as AU Special Envoys. Their job will be to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others appointed are Dr Donald Kaberuka, Mr Tidjane Thiam and Mr Trevor Manuel […]
African officials are confronting China publicly and in private over racist mistreatment of Africans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, and the U.S. says African-Americans have been targeted too. Some Africans in the commercial hub have reported being evicted or discriminated against amid coronavirus fears. And a U.S. Embassy security alert on Saturday said that […]
Burundi has recorded its first cases of COVID-19 but unlike many countries across Africa, there are no restrictions on movement in place. Authorities are citing divine protection despite having been infected barely a week ago. General Evariste Ndayishimiye, the ruling party’s presidential candidate in the May 20 elections is quoted to have said: “Do not […]
If you’are not sure how to keep fit during this lockdown, Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has some drills to share with you. On Thursday, the 75-year old released a video on social media showing how Ugandans can exercise at home during a televised address. “It’s good to go outdoors when there is no problem but […]
Chadian President, Idriss Deby Itno joined the country’s soldiers in the frontline of the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the country. Deby appeared in military fatigue last week as he led an operation to decimate the terrorists from Chadian territory. The operation codenamed “Operation Wrath of Bomo,” came after terrorists dealt the heaviest blow […]
Jack Ma, Chinese business magnate, on Monday announced the second donation of medical equipment to 54 countries in Africa. Ma, the wealthiest person in China as of March 2020, with a net worth of $42.3 billion, made the announcement via his verified Twitter handle. According to Ma, the second donation will include 500 ventilators, 200,000 […]
King Mohammed VI on Sunday pardoned more than 5,000 inmates to prevent the new coronavirus from contaminating Moroccan prisons, the Justice Ministry announced. The monarch “granted a pardon to 5,654 inmates and ordered to take all necessary measures to strengthen the protection of inmates in prisons,” the ministry said in a statement. The pardoned detainees […]
Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o have slammed suggestions made by two France-based doctors that Africa should be used as a test site for a solution to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. COVID-19 has decimated sport, with major events across the world suspended indefinitely amid pandemic. Professors Jean-Paul Mira of Cochin Hospital in Paris and Camille Locht […]
As residents of Cairo in Egypt try to cope with a curfew, one Egyptian man decided to use his gifts to lift spirits up. Mohammed Aly, a college student serenaded his neighbours from his balcony with his violin on Tuesday March 31. “I wanted to share this with people here, especially since the coronavirus is […]