Thu 23 July 2020: Some 6,000 people flee their homes, seek safety next to UN base, says UN mission in country ANKARA (AA) – South Sudan has witnessed a fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region, which has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to a UN […]
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Thu 23 July 2020: Projects include participation of research entities from Brazil, Portugal, Sweden, UK African Development Bank Group on Thursday committed to pay $1.04 million in support of two coronavirus pandemic research projects in Angola. “The Epidemiological, Clinical and Laboratory Profile of COVID-19 in Angola and the Building COVID Capacity in Angola research projects […]
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Thu 23 July 2020: Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm on Monday at the spread of COVID-19 in Africa, warning South Africa’s surging numbers could be a “precursor” for outbreaks across the continent. “I am […]
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Wed 22 July 2020: North African nation embroiled in political crisis TUNIS, Tunisia (AA) – Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday said that the army will take action against conspirators. “Everyone who conspires against the Tunisian state has no place […] the Tunisian army is ready at any time and any place and will confront […]
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Wed 22 July 2020: Death toll now above 15,700, recoveries stand close to 410,000, says Africa CDC ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AA) – The number of coronavirus cases in Africa is now just short of 750,000, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday. According to the daily update, 749,492 COVID-19 cases have […]
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Wed 22 July 2020: Group’s head condemns acts of violence following demonstrations which resulted in casualties ANKARA (AA) – The head of the African Union Commission urged calm, continued dialogue and negotiations Tuesday for the diligent implementation of consensual solutions to preserve peace, stability and social cohesion in Mali. Moussa Faki Mahamat also condemned acts of violence following […]
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Wed 22 July 2020: Truck recovered without COVID-19 samples, says media report ANKARA (AA) – A biohazard alert in South Africa’s Eastern Cape was sparked Tuesday after large samples believed to be COVID-19 testing went missing when a truck was hijacked, according to media reports Tuesday. The incident took place Monday in Port Elizabeth, The […]
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Tue 21 July 2020: Al-Bashir and more than 20 former officials are on trial for 1989 military coup KHARTOUM (AA) – Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with the 1989 military coup that brought him to power. More than 20 former officials are standing trial alongside al-Bashir. Tuesday’s trial […]
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Tue 21 July 2020: Turkey more than tripled its embassies in Africa over last decade, now set to open one in Togo too, says Mevlut Cavusoglu LOME / ANKARA (AA) – Turkey is determined to strengthen its cooperation with African countries and regional organizations on the continent, said the Turkish foreign minister on Monday, visiting […]
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Mon 20 July 2020: Turkish foreign minister says Turkey will further develop its bilateral relations with West African nation of Togo Turkey will open an embassy in the West African country of Togo, the Turkish foreign minister announced on Monday. After meeting with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe in the capital Lome, Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey […]
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