UN fast tracks $10 million loan to scale up FAO action against Desert Locusts in East Africa
FAO is further scaling up its activities to fight the Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa with a $10 million loan approved by the United […]
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South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border
South Africa will build a 40km fence along its border with Zimbabwe to prevent undocumented migrants from entering and spreading coronavirus – even though the […]
COVID-19: Morocco declares health emergency, unveils rescue package to impacted workers & businesses
Morocco has declared a health emergency and asked citizens not to leave home unless they receive an authorization from local authorities to buy essentials or […]
Sudan: Former FM under Bashir charged with connection with 1989 military coup
Sudan’s top prosecution office has ordered the arrest of former Foreign Minister Ali Karti for allegedly playing a role in the ascension to power of […]
Coronavirus: World Bank pledges $60 mln to Kenya
The World Bank on Monday announced a $60 million grant to help Kenya battle the coronavirus outbreak. According to the World Bank, the funding will […]
Coronavirus: King of Morocco takes decisive measures to limit spread of pandemic
At the instructions of King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government took a series of decisive measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. King Mohammed […]
African countries ban arrivals from virus-hit regions, close borders
Several African governments last weekend closed borders, canceled flights and imposed strict entry and quarantine requirements to contain the spread the coronavirus. In Southern […]
Morocco closes schools & universities over coronavirus fears
Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research has decided to close schools and universities starting from Monday March 16. […]
Tanzania’s tourism hit hard by coronavirus
In Tanzania’s semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar, the tourism-dominated economy has been hard hit by tourists’ fears over the Coronavirus pandemic, with reports of hotel cancellations […]
Liberia strengthens its diplomatic presence in Morocco, opens consulate general in Dakhla
As announced last week, Liberia has strengthened its diplomatic presence in Morocco with the official opening this Thursday of a consulate in the southern city […]