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Sep 9, 20201 min read

110 Perish In Devastating Floods In Sudan

At least 110 people have perished since late July, in devastating floods in Sudan caused by unprecedented Nile River water levels,...

Sep 9, 20201 min read

South Africa’s Economy Shrinks By 51% After Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown

South Africa’s economy shrunk by staggering 51% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 after a nationwide coronavirus pandemic lockdown. That...

Sep 1, 20202 min read

Critic Of Rwanda Government Paul Rusesabagina Kidnapped In Dubai And Taken To Rwanda

A staunch critic of the Government of Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, has been kidnapped in Dubai, UAE, and taken to Rwanda where he was...

Aug 29, 20201 min read

45 Killed In Floods In Niamey As Niger River Bursts Its Banks

At least 45 people have been killed in floods in Niger’s capital Niamey as Niger River that runs through the city, burst its banks...

Aug 26, 20201 min read

Coronavirus Pandemic In Africa Has Reached Climax Point, Says WHO’s Dr Moeti

Coronavirus pandemic in Africa has reached climax point and new infections are now decreasing. That is according to World Health...

Aug 26, 20201 min read

Tanzania Electoral Body Endorses 15 Presidential Candidates For 2020 General Elections

Tanzania's electoral body, National Electoral Commission, on August 25, 2020 endorsed 15 presidential candidates for the country’s 2020...

Aug 26, 20201 min read

Polio Only Endemic In Asia After Nigeria Eradicates The Disease

Polio has been eradicated in Nigeria, announced World Health Organization (WHO) and reported by some media on August 25, 2020. Hitherto...

Aug 19, 20201 min read

Mali’s Army Arrests and Forces President Keita To Go

Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita who was arrested by the country’s army troops has resigned. Mr Keita announced his resignation on...

Aug 18, 20201 min read

Mozambique’s Battle For Mocimboa da Praia Continues As SADC Pledges Unspecified Support

Southern African Development Community (SADC) has pledged support for Mozambique in the country’s ongoing battle against armed insurgents...

Aug 12, 20201 min read

127 Killed In Military/Civilian Clashes In South Sudan

At least 127 people were killed in bloody clashes on August 8, 2020, between soldiers and armed civilians, reported some media on August...

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