WHO warns two million virus deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready
With coronavirus fatalities nearing one million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global...
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Guinea election a ‘war’ – president
Guinean President Alpha Conde has urged his base to rally behind him in next month’s election, where he is controversially seeking a third term, referring...
ECOWAS: Guinea electoral register ‘of sufficient quality’ for October elections
After the distribution of voting cards which began last Saturday, Ecowas certified Guinea electoral register as ‘of sufficient quality’ for October elections. In total over...
Ivory Coast opposition calls for protests against Ouattara
Ivory Coast’s main presidential election challenger and a group of opposition parties have called for a civil disobedience campaign to stop President Alassane Ouattara’s bid...
UN-backed Libyan premier to hand over power by end of October
Getty Images Fayez al-Serraj, the prime minister of Libya’s internationally recognised government, said on Wednesday he intended to hand over power by the end of...
South Africa relax virus lockdown restrictions
South Africa will move to lockdown alert level 1 from midnight on Sunday, 20 September. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during a live address...
South Africa to open up for international travel from October 1 – president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday the country would open its international borders selectively for travel and tourism from Oct. 1, bringing much...
Court clears Ivorian president’s third-term bid as fresh violence erupts
Ivory Coast’s top court on Monday cleared the path for President Alassane Ouattara to seek a contentious third term, as protests turned violent in several...
Apple announces September 15 date for online iPhone 12 reveal event
Despite acknowledging that this year’s iPhone launches will be delayed by a few weeks relative to their traditional late September street dates, Apple isn’t stopping...
Cameroon to hold first regional elections in December
Cameroon’s veteran leader, Paul Biya, on Monday, announced the country first regional elections in December, including in two western regions in the grip of a...