Category: Africa

Thu 13 August 2020: UN Economic Commission for Africa launches first-of-its-kind price data platform A lack of price data in Africa has often led to civil unrest, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said Wednesday. ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe made the comments during a virtual launch of Price Watch, a first-of-its-kind continental […]

Wed 12 August 2020: At least 70 people have been killed and dozens wounded during weekend clashes between South Sudan’s army and armed civilians in the north-central Warrap state, according to the United Nations. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday the world body’s peacekeeping mission in South Sudan reported that “the violence was sparked […]

Tue 11 August 2020: Prime minister says huge cracks indicate Japanese ship can break apart, appeals for int’l community’s help NAIROBI, Kenya (AA) – The Japanese ship that ran aground in Mauritius has stopped leaking oil but there is still danger of more spillage, the island nation’s government said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth […]

Mon 10 August 2020: Country to reserve 40% of public procurement for women-owned businesses, says president South Africa’s president said Monday his government will support women-owned businesses as part of its commitment to ensure gender equality in Africa’s most advanced economy. “We are going to drive women’s economic inclusion through public procurement,” Cyril Ramaphosa said […]

Mon 10 August 2020: Country celebrates Heroes’ Day in honor of all those people who took part in war of liberation against British colonial rule HARARE, Zimbabwe (AA) – Zimbabwe on Monday celebrated the 40th Heroes’ Day celebrations, with events held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The country celebrates Heroes’ Day every second week […]

Mon 10 August 2020: Mauritania’s president appointed a new government Sunday, a top official said, after the names of several former ministers appeared in a report on the financial dealings of ex-leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Sunday’s announcement marks the first time Ghazouani’s office has admitted that the reason behind the reshuffle was the controversial […]

Sat 08 August 2020: Car laden with explosives blew up at gate of army base in capital Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia (AA) – At least nine people were killed and 14 others injured on Saturday in a suicide car bombing in the Somalian capital, officials said. Salad Mohamed, a senior police officer in Mogadishu told Anadolu […]

Sat 08 August 2020: The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius declared a “state of environmental emergency” late Friday after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas […]