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Africa

December 26, 2020

26 dead as commuter boat capsizes in Western Uganda

Engine failure, coupled with rough weather caused the accident, according to survivors.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
December 23, 2020

UN Security Council ends mission in Darfur

The draft resolution, sponsored by the United Kingdom and Germany, will terminate the mission’s mandate.

United Nations HQ
December 22, 2020

Buhari vows to help Niger Republic conduct free and fair elections

The Nigerian leader describes his outgoing Nigerien counterpart as ‘decent.’

President Muhammadu Buhari
December 20, 2020

AfDB board approves $7m for sustainable energy projects

The bank says it aims to boost energy access in remote regions and enhance climate resilience throughout Africa.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
December 16, 2020

DR Congo approves own COVID-19 drug after clinical tests

The 300 COVID-19 patients who were placed on Manacovid reportedly recovered fully.

Covid-19 test kits
December 15, 2020

Niger: UN condemns terrorist attack which left 27 dead

The attack disrupted the country’s municipal and regional election.

António Guterres
December 14, 2020

U.S. Removes Sudan from state sponsor of terrorism blacklist

Sudan has been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1993.

Donald Trump
December 13, 2020

C/River: With six million seedlings, we’re ready to overtake Ivory Coast in cocoa production: Official

A special adviser says the Cross River government is targeting economic diversification.

Cross River governor Ben Ayade (Credit: Twitter?
December 12, 2020

Kenya to add 80mW solar power to national grid

Private investors have received approval to build two solar electric plants at 40 megawatts each.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. [CREDIT: The Africa Report]
December 10, 2020

Ghana elections: Opposition party rejects results

The party says it is taking “decisive” decisions to challenge the presidential and parliamentary results.

Mahama and Akufo-Addo composite