Moderna to set up its first vaccine plant in Africa in Kenya
U.S. vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it will build its first African vaccine plant in Kenya, after signing a preliminary agreement with that country […]
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Curfew lifted and borders reopened in Congo
The government of Congo announced on Monday the lifting of the curfew, in force in the country’s two main cities, as well as the reopening […]
Africa: Morocco’s Election to AU Peace & Security Council, Recognition of Kingdom’s role in Conflicts prevention
Morocco was elected on Thursday member of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union for a three-year mandate after receiving more than […]
Six dead in a stampede at the Olembe stadium in Yaoundé
At least six fans died in a stampede at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Monday before the host nation’s round of 16 African […]
Soccer: CAF president visits Cameroon
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) arrived Monday in Cameroon, where the African Cup of Nations (January 9 – February 6) is […]
Debt-ridden Zambia wins round with$1.4 bln promised IMF aid
Zambia’s new president, Hakainde Hichilema, has won a promise of 1.24 billion Euros in aid from the IMF after 100 days in power and intense […]
Covid-19: Syringe shortage threatens vaccination in Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to grow on the African continent. According to WHO Africa, which held its weekly press briefing on Thursday 28 October, there […]
IMF extends debt relief program for 24 poor countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended its debt relief program for 24 eligible low-income countries until January 10, 2022 to help them combat the […]
Unprecedented decline in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria due to Covid-19
Covid-19 has had a “devastating impact” on the fight against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, which has seen an unprecedented decline, the Global Fund to Fight […]
Morocco: National, foreign observers focused on September 8 elections
The general elections in Morocco, which for the first time brings together legislative, regional and local elections, will be held on Wednesday September 8, despite […]