Congo-Brazzaville mourns its former President
Former President Jacques Joaquim Yhombi Opango, who ran Congo-Brazzaville between 1977 and 1979, died in France on March 30 at the age of 81 from […]
Month: March 2020
COVID-19: Malian researchers fear a catastrophic spread as the country lacks resources
After keeping out the coronavirus weeks after it reached Africa, Mali this week registered two cases of the virus. With parts of the country inaccessible […]
Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus pandemic but not cancelled
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic spreads worldwide, an unprecedented shifting of the world’s largest sporting event […]
Sudanese Defense Minister died during peace talks with rebels
Sudanese Defense Minister Lieutenant General Jamal al-Din Omar died of an unspecified illness Wednesday while in neighboring South Sudan for peace talks with his country’s […]
Coronavirus: Morocco’s Police Arrest 122 People for Violating Lockdown
Moroccan police of the city of Salé (Rabat’s twin city) arrested on Monday 122 people including (nine minors) for breaking the rules of the public […]
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 […]
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 […]