Morocco: King Mohammed VI Opens October’s Parliament Session
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, delivered, on Friday, a speech to the Parliament on the occasion of the […]
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President Ruto authorizes the cultivation of genetically modified maize in Kenya
Kenya’s Head of State William Ruto on Monday authorized the import and cultivation of genetically modified maize, banned since 2012, to address the country’s severe […]
Niger causes rain to stave off the specter of drought
The meteorological services said on Thursday that Niger has decided to provoke rain using chemical products in response to the drought that has caused a […]
Somalia: New deadline for Parliamentary elections
Somalia’s electoral authorities have extended the deadline for completing parliamentary elections to March 31, giving yet another delay in the process that should lead to […]
Zimbabwe: 200 elephants died following severe drought
In Zimbabwe, more than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, the South Africa nation’s parks agency said. According to Zimbabwe National Parks and […]
South Africa: flash floods hit drought-stricken Cape Town
Drought-stricken Cape Town was lashed by heavy rains overnight, leading to widespread localized flooding in areas around the metropole. Heavy rain throughout Wednesday has blocked […]
Malawi’s economic growth to exceed 5.5 % in 2017 – President
Malawi’s 2017 economic growth will exceed 5.5 percent, President Peter Mutharika said on Friday. The expansion of the southern African nation’s economy would beat the […]
Drought worsening hunger in East Africa, FAO warns
The third consecutive failed rainy season in East Africa has seriously eroded families’ resilience, and urgent and effective livelihood support is required, the UN agricultural […]
Kenya: Drought reduced tea exports by 36%
Kenya’s tea exports volume dropped by 36% in April compared to the same period last year, Businessdailyafrica reported. The El Nino phenomenon has significantly impacted […]
Zambia: Sugar production increases by 47%
Zambia Sugar, a unit of Associated British Foods, on Thursday said its refined sugar production has increased by 47% to 65,000 tons in the year […]