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Africa

September 20, 2024

UN strongly condemns Mali terrorist attack

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a “despicable” terrorist attack in Mali.

JNIM militants
September 18, 2024

Gavi Alliance orders 500 million mpox vaccine doses for Africa

The EU and member countries have already promised the affected countries 620,000 vaccine doses.

September 18, 2024

Malawi launches e-justice programme to modernise judicial system

Malawi on Tuesday launched an e-justice programme to modernise the country’s judicial system by enhancing digital access to judicial services.

Malawi's Ministry of Justice Logo
September 17, 2024

UNESCO urges protection of West Africa’s intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO’s regional office for West Africa made this appeal in his welcome address at a three-day workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, which commenced September 17, 2024.

UNESCO
September 17, 2024

UK commits £1.9 million to boost tech innovation in Nigeria, Ghana

The commission said the Sankore call for proposals would support the UK government’s partnership with Nigeria and Ghana in science, technology, and innovation.

UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins
September 17, 2024

Ghanaian ex-President Mahama misbehaving, says VP Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia and NPP presidential flagbearer, has excoriated former President John Mahama for using “indecent utterances”  not befitting a former leader

former President John Mahama and Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia
September 17, 2024

Egypt announces $5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia

Mr Madbouly said Egypt had resolved most of the challenges facing Saudi investors, with only 14 remaining disputes.

September 16, 2024

Hunger: Zimbabwe plans mass slaughter of elephants to feed citizens

This year, over 30 persons have been killed in different wildlife-human conflicts in Zimbabwe, according to local media.

Elephants used to illustrate the story
September 16, 2024

West Africa needs collaborative efforts to combat terrorism: KAIPTC Boss

He said violent extremism and terrorism, particularly in the Sahel, is spreading to the coastal regions of West Africa.

Col. Anorph Akaubong and KAIPTC logo
September 15, 2024

Africa at critical stage in search of peace, says ex-ECOWAS commission chair

Mr Chambas said, “We are at a critical juncture in our quest for a peaceful and secured Africa and the world.’’

ECOWAS