Australia reports no COVID-19 deaths for third day
Australia recorded no coronavirus deaths for a third straight day on Saturday, but its hotspot city of Melbourne faced a
Nigerian southern state to take stiffer measures on gas station operation after explosion
Nigeria’s Lagos state government would take stiffer measures in regulating the operation of gas stations or any combustible items to
IMF chief sees $345 billion financing gap for African states
Countries and institutions must do more to help African states weather the global pandemic and its economic impact, the International
Uganda celebrates Independence Day with emphasis on economic growth
Uganda on Friday marked its 58th Independence Day anniversary with a focus on economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. President
Morocco reports record high of daily COVID-19 cases
Morocco registered on Friday record daily high of 3,445 COVID-19 cases, bringing the tally to 146,398. The death toll rose
Thousands flee armed group attacks in DRC
More than 50,000 people have fled in the aftermath of a recent upsurge in fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo’s
WFP frontline staff express shock, pride over Nobel
They risk their lives to feed millions of people in some of the most dangerous places on the planet, but
South African panel orders ex-leader Zuma to testify in graft probe
A South African judicial panel on Friday ordered former president Jacob Zuma to testify next month over allegations of state
Africa can learn from China’s efforts to conserve wildlife: conservationists
Africa can learn from China’s efforts to conserve its wildlife resources, a pan-African wildlife conservation body said on Friday. Fred
Botswana cuts bank rate to support economic activities
Botswana’s central bank has cut the bank rate by 50 basis points, down from 4.25 percent to 3.75 percent, after