Libya’s warring factions announce ceasefire, renew hopes for elusive peace
Libya’s warring factions have announced a nationwide ceasefire, renewing hope for peace in the troubled North African country. The Tripoli-based
Somali pirates release Iranian hostages held since 2015 as armed men attack Panama-flagged ship
Somali pirates have released three Iranian hostages held for five years, a maritime security official said on Thursday, as conflicting
African Union launches continental campaign to mitigate COVID-19 impact
The African Union (AU) Commission on Thursday launched a flagship campaign to intensify the continental fight against the ongoing COVID-19
U.N. gains access to ousted Mali President Keita: reports
The United Nations has gained access to ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse held by
Zimbabwe teachers request postponement of examinations due to COVID-19
Zimbabwe teachers have rejected the government’s proposal to reopen schools for examination classes, said Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe
Ethiopia protest clashes kill at least nine
Clashes between Ethiopian security forces and protesters demanding the release of an opposition politician and a media magnate have killed
Mali to reopen land, air borders
The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), a transitional governing body set up by Malian soldiers, informed
South Africa’s Gold Fields profit jumps on surging bullion prices
South African miner Gold Fields reported a four-fold jump in half-year earnings on Thursday, benefiting from a surge in the
WHO urges safe reopening of schools in Africa amid COVID-19 risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged African countries to put solid COVID-19 prevention measures in place before embarking
Africa beginning to “bend the curve” of coronavirus – Africa CDC
Africa is beginning to slowly “bend the curve” of COVID-19 infections as measures like mask-wearing and social distancing slow down