The University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park was launched at State House inNairobi by President William Ruto. The aim of this initiative is to encourage innovation andtechnological development in Kenya, by positioning the university…
Global calls for release of Mali’s ousted president
The international community condemned the rebellion in Mali and called for the immediate release of the ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who resigned on Wednesday. Rebelling soldiers detained the now-former president a day earlier, throwing…
Finding a solution for Mali’s population will be…
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation on Wednesday after the military detained him, putting the West African country into a deeper crisis as it fights jihadism in the Sahel. Keita was the target…
Mauritius arrests captain of ship that spilled oil
The captain of the ship that spilled tons of oil onto the coast of Mauritius was arrested on Tuesday, according to local media. Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar and his second mate Tilak ratna Suboda were charged…
Gabon Marks 60 Years of Independence from France
Gabon marks 60 years of independence from France as they celebrate a national holiday today. Traditional parade festivities were cancelled in light of the covid-19 pandemic with only a simple patriotic display in its stead…
Mixed reactions in Namibia over rejected Germany reparations…
Reactions are pouring in Namibia over the government's rejection of a 10 million euros genocide reparations offer from Germany. Namibia's President Hage Geingob on Tuesday said reparations offered by Germany for mass killings in its…
Angolan Ex-President’s Son To Do Jail Time
Jailtime for the Former President's Son Billionaire behind bars, Jose Filomeno dos Santos, son of the former president who ruled Angola for 38 years, was sentenced to five years in prison by the nation’s Supreme…
Rwanda Launches Innovative Covid-19 Batch Testing
Group Tests with Individual Results Wilfred Ndifon, a Rwanda researcher has created an innovative pool testing method that enables multiple people to have their samples tested together for the coronavirus without the need for single…
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 accident that claimed the life of Ivorian star singer DJ Arafat. Thousands of his fans…
Salvage crews in a race to pump fuel…
The inter-agency United Nations team will "support efforts to mitigate impact of (the) oil spill on natural resources and on (the) population", read a statement from the UN office in Mauritius. Japan has dispatched a…
Environmental experts criticize the government of Mauritius over…
Sunil Dowarkasing, a former senior environmental adviser to the Mauritian govermnment has accused the country's current administration of gross negligence in its handing of the MV Wakashio oil disaster. Efforts were further increased on Monday…
Thousands of foreign students stranded in France because…
Tens of thousands of African students are still stuck in France this summer, long after their studies have concluded - because of COVID 19. In many cases, they're unable to return home to countries where…
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 three Kabwe, 60 Solwezi, 30 Masaiti, 25 Ndola, 24 Lumwana, 16 Mwinilunga, eleven Kitwe, 10…
Mauritius announces environmental emergency as grounded ship leaks…
The prime minister of Mauritius has declared a state of environmental emergency after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground in July began spilling large amounts of fuel into the sea. Pravind Jugnauth tweeted that the…
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 higher, reflecting the gaping lack of checking out for the continent’s 1.3 billion people. While…
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. The Malian security crisis, fuelled by jihadist groups and inter-community tensions, has led to the…
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 to the disease in Uganda to five. A assertion by way of the ministry says…
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 flights to mitigate the Covid-19 outbreak. The suspension didn't affect cargo and emergency flights.…
Another Blow to Drogba’s FIF Presidency Campaign
Last Leg of Campaign Another setback for Ivorian soccer star Didier Drogba on Tuesday when the Association of the Nation's Players (AFI) announced its backing of current Ivorian Football Federation vice-president (FIF), Idriss Diallo. A…
