Former Tanzania President, Benjamin Mkapa is dead
by Linda Ikeji
Benjamin William Mkapa, the former President of Tanzania is dead at the age of 81. Mkapa, a skilled diplomat served as president for 10 years...
Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi dies at 59
by Linda Ikeji
Zindzi Mandela, the eldest daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is dead at the age of 59.
She died in a Johannesburg...
Ghanaian government promises to rebuild demolished Nigerian Embassy Staff Quarters
by Linda Ikeji
The Ghanaian government has promised to rebuild the demolished part of the Nigerian High Commission building.
Recall that some armed men...
EU unveils unprecedented 750 bn euro recovery plan
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed a 750-billion-euro post-virus recovery fund for Europe but will have to win over sceptical member states to push it through.
Coronavirus: Why Africa has least cases, deaths in the world – WHO
By Wale Odunsi
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given reason why Africa has been able to manage COVID-19 against the odds.
The body said that...
UNECA: Africa will lose $65 billion to full lockdown
By Agencies
Mr Stephen Karingi, Director, Regional Trade and Integration, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says African economy will lose 65 billion dollars if there is a...
Harrowing footage shows mass graves being dug in Brazil as deaths surge due to...
by Linda Ikeji
Harrowing footage from a Brazilian city hit by the Coronavirus pandemic shows mass graves being dug as authorities struggle with the...
Africa’s Debt Burden: Why COVID-19 May Kill Millions in Africa
Two hundred former heads of states, academics, and scientists sent to the G-20 have called for the temporary suspension of debt repayments across the world, including $44 billion for African nations, in...
IMF grants 25 countries $500m debt relief, excludes Nigeria [Full list]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of debt service relief to 25 countries.
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, in a statement put the figure at $500million.
Coronavirus: Africa Will Not be Used as Testing Ground for Vaccine, says WHO +...
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases rise to 238
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria have increased to 238 after the country recorded six new cases on Monday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease...
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