Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

February 15, 2021

Bus hits roaming cows in Zambia, 12 killed

The animals were crossing a local road in western Zambia when the accident occurred.

Cattles crossing road
February 15, 2021

WHO begins vaccination campaign against Ebola in DR Congo

The WHO had last November announced that the previous epidemic of the deadly disease, which lasted since June 2020, has ended.

February 15, 2021

Ex-South Africa President Zuma refuses to show up for corruption trial

Mr. Zuma denies any wrongdoing but has not cooperated with the so-called “state capture” inquiry.

Jacob Zuma
February 15, 2021

Nigerian economist Okonjo-Iweala to become WTO chief today

The leadership change came as the WTO is in its deepest crisis since it was founded in 1995.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
February 14, 2021

Four dead in fresh Ebola outbreak as WHO prepares response for Africa

Guinea’s health department had reported that four people died of Ebola in a resurgence of the disease that first emerged five years ago.

February 13, 2021

Opposition parties lead thousands of Mauritians in protest

Opposition parties said they are fighting for justice and stability.

Pravind Jugnauth
February 9, 2021

Google introduces online safety programme for Nigeria, other African countries

“Twenty six social impact organisations across nine African countries have been selected to receive grants of up to 100,000 dollars each.”

Google Hq
February 4, 2021

ECOWAS presidents support Nigeria’s candidacy for AU position

The authority reached the decision at the end of its February 2 virtual session chaired by the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.

Nana Akufo-Addo
February 2, 2021

Uganda orders 18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines

A tentative allocation of more than 3.5 million doses are expected by the end of this month or early next month.

COVID-19 vaccine
February 2, 2021

African leaders should redouble anti-corruption fight: Transparency International

The report found gaps in enforcement and implementation of AUCPCC articles related to money laundering, illicit enrichment, political party funding, and civil society and media space.