Trump refuses to take part in virtual debate with Biden
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he won’t participate in a virtual debate with 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden
Nigeria announces plans for new economic zones to boost solid minerals
The Nigerian government is working toward establishing special economic zones for solid minerals and creating a large number of employment
Nigeria to fix south-north narrow gauge railway
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved the award of contracts for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a narrow-gauge railway connecting Port Harcourt
South Sudan military court jails 24 soldiers for rape, looting
A military court in South Sudan on Thursday sentenced 24 soldiers to various jail terms over rape and looting. The
Kenya calls for enhanced digital inclusion for disabled
Kenya’s First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Thursday called for enhanced digital inclusion for persons with disabilities so as to eliminate
Nigeria ‘may lapse into recession’: President
Nigeria plans a record budget as the country faces possible negative growth in the third quarter and slipping back into
Nigerian military kills suspected bandits in security operation
The Nigerian military announced that its troops killed a “notorious” bandit leader and several of his fighters in a raid
Africa should close inequality gap to realize COVID-19 recovery: UNECA
Africa should close the inequality gaps if the continent is set to realize recovery targets aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Ugandan, Ethiopian runners help ‘World Record Day’ live up to its name
Ugandan runner Joshua Cheptegei smashed the old men’s 10,000-metre world record, while Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey set a new mark in
Kenya records 271 new COVID-19 cases
Kenya on Thursday confirmed 271 new cases of COVID-19 from 5,034 samples tested in the last 24 hours, bringing the