WHO: Africa does not have manifold undetected coronavirus infections
Flickr The World Health Organization (WHO) does not think there are manifold undetected coronavirus infections in Africa with people dying unreported, the regional director of...
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One killed in Sudan as thousands rally for faster reform
One person was killed and several others injured during largely peaceful demonstrations in Sudan on Tuesday, a government spokesman said, as tens of thousands of...
Belgian king expresses deep regret for colonial past in Congo
Belgium’s King Philippe expressed deep regret on Tuesday for the “suffering and humiliation” inflicted on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during its 75-year...
South Africa to reopen casinos and cinemas despite coronavirus spread
South Africa will allow casinos and cinemas to reopen and restaurants to resume sit-down meals on Monday in a further easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions...
Malawi names former insurance firm director as finance minister
Former insurance company director Felix Mlusu was named Malawi’s new finance minister on Monday, a government statement said, a day after President Lazarus Chakwera was...
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to agree Nile dam deal in weeks
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan will agree a deal to fill the giant Blue Nile dam in two to three weeks, following mediation by the African...
NSE upgrades data portal to improve market access
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday announced the upgrade of its Data Portal (X-DataPortal) to revamp and improve market accessibility for subscribers. Mr Oscar...
Former South African president withdraws from US rights talk
South Africa’s last apartheid president, F.W. de Klerk, has withdrawn from a U.S. seminar about minority rights because he did not want to embarrass himself...
UN calls for calm, dialogue amid huge Mali protests
Reuters The United Nations’ Secretary General has called for calm and dialogue in Mali after tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in...
Congo can help mining firms affected by coronavirus – minister
The Congolese government will try to financially support mining companies who need help as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the industry, Congo’s mines minister Willy Kitobo...