Tag: africa
ISIL terrorists expanding in Nigeria – UN
The UN counter-terrorism chief told the Security Council on Wednesday that the epicentre of ISIL terrorist group – officially known…
Omicron infections confirmed in 22 African countries
Around a month after South Africa first discovered the more infectious variant, it has now been detected as far as…
Africa hit by fourth wave of COVID-19, says WHO
"Africa had seen a rise of 83 per cent in new COVID-19 cases for the week ending Dec. 12, driven…
Scientists baffled COVID-19 fails to kill millions in Africa
Fewer than 6% of people in Africa are vaccinated. But for months, the WHO described Africa as "one of the…
Mo Ibrahim launches report on COVID-19 impact on Africa
‘COVID-19 in Africa: a challenging road to recovery’ will be launched on Monday 6 December 2021.
Africa’ s COVID-19 infections grossly undercounted: WHO warns
The WHO puts the number of all infections on the continent at 59 million, over seven times more than the…
WHO chief Tedros worried over explosion of COVID-19 cases in Africa
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in all regions of the world,…
Tobacco smoking kills 1.46m Africans yearly
The World Health Organisation has revealed that no fewer than 1.46m Africans die annually from tobacco related disease.
IMF: Economic growth bleak in Africa this year
Sub-Saharan Africa is set to record the slowest economic growth of any world region this year as the continent struggles…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases surpass 4.06m
The number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has reached 4,062,388 as of Thursday noon, the Africa Centers for…
COVID-19: 514 million Africans risk falling below extreme poverty
Can African countries still achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? African growth trajectories and the impact of COVID-19 are…
New COVID-19 variants fueling Africa’s second wave – WHO
World Health Organisation says surge in COVID-19 cases in Africa is being driven by more contagious variants of virus.
Ramaphosa seeks global solidarity to rebuild African economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday pleaded for global solidarity in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and…
African technology investment grows even amid pandemic
In the last year, life under the pandemic has brought many questions and considerations.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 3.3m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, said there are over 3.3 million confirmed COVID-19…
What happens to Africa if Western Lenders cut off Loans for fossil fuel projects? By NJ Ayuk
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber A little more than a year ago, in November 2019, the European…
Can Africa’s gaming potential be unlocked?
Despite being the second-largest and second-most-populous continent, African countries are yet to maximize their gaming potential.
US – Africa relations will likely improve by virtue of Trump’s exit, by Jude Kearney
By Jude Kearney 2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its…
COVID-19 cases in Africa over 2.5million
Africa crossed 2.5 million COVID-19 cases on Saturday, as a second wave of infections hits the continent. South Africa remains…
COVID-19: Africa’s cases surpass 2.2m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, said there are over 2.2 million confirmed…
Governance on the decline in Nigeria, others: Mo Ibrahim Index
In a report to be released today, the 2020 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), shows a decline in performance…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 1.93m, death toll now 46,505
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 1,930,981 with a death toll of 46,505 as of Friday.…
WHO announces increase in COVID-19 deaths in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said that there are over 43,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1.63 million
The confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent has reached 1,636,748 as of Sunday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control…
COVID-19: EU leaders reaffirm support for Africa amid pandemic
European Union (EU) leaders reiterated their support for Africa as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to test the health care systems…
Africa Fact Book launched
Africa has launched the first edition of the Africa Fact Book, which seeks to dispel myths and misrepresentations of the…
Africa’s outlook positive, AfDB officials tell Indian investors
The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa, following a Conference on Innovative…
Coronavirus: Africa’s cases rise to 23,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases…
COVID-19: China must pay reparation to Africa for its failures
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe injury to Africa’s development prospects and worsened the conditions of its poor and…
Coronavirus pandemic: Mitigating Africa’s imminent food crisis
The convergence of locust invasion, flood, drought and coronavirus pandemic has set the stage for an imminent food crisis in…