Djerba and Hammamet, Tunisia’s coastal treasures, attract millions to their sunny beaches and inclusive resorts. Hammamet exudes vibrancy and features endless sandy beaches, whereas Djerba offers a more serene island atmosphere. Hammamet beaches and Djerba resorts both of these locations are excellent examples of travel destinations. Hammamet’s Premier Beaches The beaches of the Gulf of […]
Digital banking services across Mashreq have gained a significant boost. The launch of the Mashreq Digital Egypt account brought an advantage to the digital economy of the country. Mashreq is the oldest bank in Egypt, which is strengthening the financial sector of the country. The move reflects a growing push toward mobile-first, branchless banking solutions. […]
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, after OPEC members failed to strike a deal with oil-exporting countries and Russia. Moscow refused Friday to further reduce crude oil production, to stem the fall in prices linked to the coronavirus epidemic, which has provoked the wrath of Saudi Arabia. In response, Riad lowered the price of a […]
The Ministry of Health in Morocco on Tuesday has said the country has recorded its first death linked to the new coronavirus, an 89-year-old woman who suffered from chronic health problems. The woman, a Moroccan citizen who had been living in Italy, “suffered from chronic illnesses affecting the respiratory and cardiovascular system”, the ministry said […]
Egypt confirmed the first fatality due to the coronavirus in the country – the first reported death on the continent. The health ministry confirmed the case involved a 60-year-old German citizen admitted to a public hospital Friday, tested positive the next day and died on Sunday. After arriving from Germany a week ago, the tourist […]
Zimbabwe may be preparing for its second army-driven removal of a sitting president in the past two-and-a-half years. The meltdown in the country economy constitutes the biggest threat to Zanu PF’s continued hold on power, the ruling party has admitted. The country is going through one of the worst economic crises since 2013 characterised by […]
A Maltese company has invested in a pharmaceutical laboratory in Ghana that will be able to produce medicines in line with European standards. Chief Executive Officer of Evolve, Chris Busuttil was part of the latest Maltese trade mission to visit the West African country. The delegation was led by Economy Minister Silvio Schembri. “Ghana was […]
The latest peace deal between South Sudan’s warring factions could collapse unless the main parties to the agreement fully implement it, several unnamed Western diplomats say. The warning came barely two weeks after South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and the main opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar announced the formation of a transitional government of national […]
The World Health Organization says confirmed COVID-19 cases is almost at 100,000. At a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland Friday, Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus appealed to all nations to make containment of COVID-19 their highest priority. “Women are also playing a vital role in the response to COVID-19 and we’re proud to have many […]
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Friday denied reports that soldiers were not be willing to go to Wuhan to evacuate South Africa citizens, due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to EWN, more than 180 South Africans in the Chinese city have noted that they want to come home due to the CODVID-19 […]
As the Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) prepares to welcome its fourth set of students Friday, the authorities also have its eyes on the graduation of its first set of students later in the year. The university owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry opened its doors on February 6, 2017 to 103 students. On Friday, […]
With the advent of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the World Health Organisation has reeled out thirteen things one has to do to avoid contracting and spreading the virus. Make sure your workplaces are clean and hygienic. Surfaces (e.g. desks and tables) and objects (e.g. telephones, keyboards) need to be wiped with disinfectant regularly. Why? Because contamination […]
Guinea’s president Alpha Condé on Friday announced a ‘slight postponement’ of Sunday’s scheduled referendum on a new constitution and legislative elections, following months of deadly protests against what the opposition sees as a manoeuvre to stay in power. “It is out of national and sub-regional responsibility that we accepted a slight postponement of the election […]
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ATUZ) has claimed that the right to education in the country was now under serious threat. The union observed that the matter is serious considering that the right to education is provided for by the national Constitution of Zimbabwe, Section 75 but its realisation is in jeopardy because […]
Close to 50 African leaders were expected to be in Russia’s Black Sea city of Sochi for the first ever Russia – Africa forum, the Kremlin announced weeks back. The forum expected to run between October 23 – 24 event is part of Moscow’s ambitious push for influence and business in Africa. The Russians have […]
In this article, we take a look at two of the continent’s most iconic animals, 1. Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) Size and weight: Males can measure 195-245cm (6.4-8ft) and weigh up to 315kg (694lbs) Habitat: Savannah, woodland, avoids open grasslands and forests Status: From least concern to endangered depending on the location in Africa Interesting […]
Gunners coach Unai Emery has included two Nigerian of Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka in Arsenal travelling squad to the United State of America for a pre-season tour. The North London outfit begins their US tour against Colorado Rapids in Denver on Tuesday before playing Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in Los Angeles next Thursday followed […]
Globally acclaimed pop star Beyonce has released a song featuring lyrics in Kiswahili, one of Africa’s more widely spoken languages. The song, Spirit, is part of The Lion King: The Gift album produced by the American star, and will be used as a soundtrack to Disney’s new version of the classic movie Lion King. The […]
The Caine Prize for African Writing has been won by British-born Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah. Her satirical short story Skinned focuses on the challenges faced by women in African societies still dominated by traditional rituals. The story follows the fortunes of Ejem, who comes from a culture where girls are uncovered at a certain […]
Zimbabwe officials have approved the nation’s first legal cannabis farm – a 10-hectare cultivation site at a prison, the Independent reports. The license was granted to Ivory Medical nearly a year after the government legalized cannabis cultivation for medical and scientific purposes. The prison was chosen as a grow site because of its high security […]