Militant attack leaves at least 30 dead in northeast Nigeria
At least 30 travelers were killed late on Sunday after militants attacked and burned their vehicles in Nigeria’s Borno State,
Spread of virus in Africa remains a significant concern
Africa has not recorded any case yet. But the possible spread of the infection cannot be ignored. Africa has widespread
Rights group urges Mali to prosecute militants
The Malian government should step up efforts to investigate and prosecute militants who killed hundreds of people last year, the
Nigeria commends China’s handling of coronavirus epidemic
Nigeria’s health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, has commended China’s efforts to prevent and control the corona-virus epidemic. According to Ehanire, testing
Violence in Africa’s Sahel region attacks the mining food chain
Violence in Africa’s Sahel region has driven mining exploration companies to put projects on hold, with knock-on effects for an
South African Airways rescue team: Route cuts will make SAA sustainable
Plans to cut some of South African Airways’ (SAA) domestic and international routes are aimed at making the airline sustainable
South African president takes over rotating chair of AU
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday took over the rotating African Union (AU) chair at the opening of the
Senegal sets up workshop to train African labs on coronavirus detection
Senegal hosted a workshop to ensure that African laboratories are prepared for detection of the corona-virus. Laboratory representatives from 15
Panic as desert locusts invade Uganda
Swarms of deadly desert locusts Sunday entered Uganda through Amudat District, Karamoja region, creating panic among the farmers, pastoralists and
Suicide bombing kills 1 soldier in southern Algeria
A suicide bomber on Sunday targeted a military barrack in the southernmost area of Algeria, killing a soldier, Algerian Defense