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Africa

November 10, 2024

Mauritius holds parliamentary election

Results are expected on Monday or Tuesday.

November 9, 2024

Kenya urges vigilance as mpox cases rise

Vaccines are expected in the country in December, as Kenya is one of five African nations set to receive 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine under a WHO-led initiative.

Monkeypox
November 9, 2024

Africa likely to increase debt service in 2024: Irish President

The AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina, commended Mr Higgins for his longstanding commitment to Africa’s development.

Michael Higgins
November 9, 2024

Death toll from western Cameroon landslide rises to 11

“We recovered seven corpses today (Friday), making a total of 11,” West Region Governor Augustine Fonka Awa told Xinhua. 

Landslide
November 8, 2024

Iran behind plots to destabilise Nigeria: Israel

Mr Freeman alleged, “Iran’s leaders are also working to destabilise Western Africa, including here in Nigeria.’’ 

Israeli-Gaza war
November 8, 2024

Nigeria, seven other countries begin African-led HIV vaccine development

Ms Abiku added that the initiative was to harness and catalyse African scientists to contribute to an effective HIV vaccine.

HIV Vaccine
November 8, 2024

ECOWAS Court dismisses Nigeria’s objection to death row inmate’s trial

They sought the immediate release of Mr Ogueri, who had spent nearly 30 years on death row, and the payment of N55 million as compensation to him.

ECOWAS Court
November 7, 2024

ECOWAS developing regional strategies to address barriers to trade, says Touray

He said that some of the strategies included the regional trade and transport facilitation strategy.

Omar Alieu Touray
November 7, 2024

ECOWAS Court orders Sierra Leone to repeal loitering laws

The court, however, ordered each party to bear their own costs in the suit.

ECOWAS Court
November 7, 2024

What Trump’s presidency may mean for Nigeria, African countries: Moghalu

Mr Moghalu said Mr Trump’s victory should not affect the African countries much as long as they are genuinely committed to their agendas.

Kingsley Moghalu