In a development quite contrary to expectation, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has welcomed the extension of South Sudan's transitional period until February 2027. The head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, had expressed his…
Libya’s Oil in Focus as United Nations Hosts…
The United Nations began holding a Cairo conference to discuss Libya’s economy, about three weeks after a blockade of ports sent the OPEC nation’s oil production tumbling to its lowest level since the 2011 civil…
Africa not ready for coronavirus outbreak, health workers…
At a Chinese-run hospital in Zambia, some employees watched as people who recently returned from China showed up with coughs but were not placed in isolation. A doctor tending to those patients has stopped coming…
Kaduna state records 84 fire outbreaks in January
The Kaduna State Fire Service says it recorded 87 fire outbreaks and seven deaths in January 2020. Mr Paul Aboi, Director of the service made this known on Saturday in Kaduna. Aboi said the fire…
EU calls for dialogue in Guinea as referendum…
The European Union has expressed its readiness to contribute to an “inclusive” dialogue in Guinea, following the announcement of a constitutional referendum, which the opposition denounces as a manoeuvre by President Alpha Condé to seek…
Why APC govt can’t claim to be architect…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has condemned the claim by the immediate past administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, that it built a modern Oyo State. He stated that the claim…
Coronavirus: Gabon bans entry of passengers from China
Gabon announced on Friday that it was suspending access to its territory for all passengers from China in an attempt to prevent any contamination by the coronavirus To date, no suspicious or reported cases have…
Coronavirus will not hold tourism back – minister
Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi Ngubane along with SA Tourism CEO Sisa Ntshona said at the launch of Meetings Africa, hosted at the JSE on Friday, that SAA flight cancelations will not heavily impact the…
Sanad and Ethiopian Airlines join forces to create…
ADDIS ABABA, 8th February 2020 (WAM) - Sanad Aerotech, Sanad, the leading provider of aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, MRO, solutions and part of Sanad – a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company,…
President Sisi arrives at Addis Ababa for African…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived on Saturday morning at the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to participate in the 33rd regular African Union summit to be held on February 9 and 10. Under the…
Daniel arap Moi: Kenya mourns ‘iconic leader’
Mr Moi, who led the country from 1978 to 2002, died on Tuesday at 95. Speaking before the body was taken through Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta called him an "iconic leader". But he had a…
Fresh violence in northern Mozambique forces thousands to…
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is boosting its response in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province where recent escalation of violence forced thousands to flee for their lives. At least 100,000 people are now displaced throughout the…
‘Economic growth rising but poverty plagues Africa’
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that many African countries are still far off the mark in efforts to eliminate extreme poverty. In its annual report, the AfDB says the current level of performance…
African problems must be solved by Africans –…
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has extolled relations with Germany, describing the country as an important trade partner. Ramaphosa made the remarks when he welcomed Chancellor Angela Merkel in Pretoria Thursday. “Germany is South Africa’s…
Tensions in Zimbabwe as army deploys crack-teams
MILITARY commanders have deployed large numbers of officers from the Zimbabwe Intelligence Corps (ZIC), commonly known as military intelligence (MI), the elite Special Air Service (SAS) and the Special Investigations Branch (SIB) in communities throughout…
TUNISIAN GOVERNMENT TO “RESPOND TO ALL TRC DEMANDS
The optimistic predictions of former Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD) president Sihem Bensedrine, speaking to Justice Info just after the legislative elections last autumn, seem now to be proving right. Up until recently, relations between…
OPEC Committee Recommends Fresh 600,000bpd Oil
With crude oil prices shedding over $11 per barrel this year to $55, thus alarming the producers, a panel set up by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have recommended a…
Unions slam SAA route cancellations, warn of ‘devastating’…
Two key unions at flag carrier SAA have slammed plans by the airline's business rescue practitioners to cancel a number of routes to save costs. "This will have a devastating impact on workers and their…
CAF inter club quarter finalist known
On Wednesday in Egypt, the draws ceremonies for both the CAF champions league and confederation cups were done with revenge opportunities served for some while other teams have had their backs on the wall following…
