IMF to consider Nigeria’s $3.4 bln request on April 28 – statement
The International Monetary Fund on Friday said it would meet on April 28 to consider Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion
Botswana’s economy set to shrink drastically amid COVID-19
Botswana’s economy is set to contract dramatically amid the fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to data announced by
Zambia’s budget thrown into disarray due to coronavirus – Lungu
Zambia’s budget has been thrown into disarray by the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak and the government needs to
DR Congo police arrest leader of separatist cult after deadly clashes
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday arrested Ne Muanda Nsemi, the self-styled prophet and leader of a
Congolese seperatist leader arrested after armed clash in Kinshasa
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they have arrested Ne Muanda Nsemi, a former MP and leader of
Ghana develops app to help track COVID-19 patients
Ghana has developed a COVID-19 tracker app to help trace people infected with the virus. The country hopes to use
CGTN Discussion: Impact of COVID-19 on peace and security in Africa
What are the implications of the novel coronavirus to peace and security on the African continent? CGTN’s Coletta Wanjohi talked
COVID-19 challenges writers to find new ways to connect with readers
Each year, African cities play host to a number of literary festivals. But as the coronavirus pandemic shuts international borders,
17th dynasty wooden sarcophagus discovered in southern Egypt
An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has unearthed an ancient wooden sarcophagus in Egypt’s Luxor province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
COVID-19 outbreak shuts down measles vaccination effort in South Sudan
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced South Sudan to suspend a nationwide measles vaccination drive. UNICEF says the cancelation means at