Kenya’s COVID-19 cases reach 5,533
Kenya on Friday reported 149 new COVID-19 infections, bringing its total tally to 5,533 cases from 158,404 cumulative tests. The
WHO chief urges COVID-19 vaccine development at “unprecedented speed”
The World Health Organization’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom said on Thursday that the world needs the development of a vaccine “in
71 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday that 71 illegal immigrants, including women and children, were rescued off
Botswana needs $3.4 billion in stimulus, to plug budget deficits
Botswana requires some $3.40 billion over the next two and a half years to cover expected budget deficits and to
UN calls for accountability for crimes against women in Libya
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday reiterated its call for “accountability for crimes targeting women” in Libya.
Djibouti sovereign wealth fund targets $1.5 billion over the next decade
Djibouti’s government created a sovereign wealth fund, targeting contributions of $1.5 billion within a decade. The state-owned fund will target
MONUSCO seeks UN’s continued support as it aids DR Congo’s COVID-19 fight
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is keen to have the UN Security Council continue offering
2021 AFCON finals could be postponed
A postponement of January’s Africa Cup of Nations finals could be on the cards when the Confederation of African Football
Rwanda receives donation of face masks from Turkey
Rwanda received a donation of protective masks from Turkey to help in its fight against COVID-19. Rwanda’s ministry of foreign
Malawi opposition claims victory in rerun election
Malawi’s opposition alliance claimed victory for its candidate Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 presidential election,