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by SAIIA on 06/08/2020 at 06:20

[SAIIA] Africa's response to COVID-19 has been boosted by nuclear-derived technology innovations and their peaceful application in the health and food sector. This clearly underscores value of nuclear energy to meeting the continent's developmental needs.

by This Day on 06/08/2020 at 05:51

[This Day] United States has warned that ISIS and al-Qaida are penetrating Northwest and looking to expand further south into the littoral areas of Nigeria.

by New Zimbabwe on 06/08/2020 at 05:14

[New Zimbabwe] THE US government has slapped targeted sanctions on Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his Sakunda Holdings accusing the business mogul of being part of a closely knit ring of elites that have stunted Zimbabwe's economic growth prospects through corruption.

by Premium Times on 06/08/2020 at 05:07

[Premium Times] The presidency on Wednesday refuted the claim that some repentant Boko Haram fighters have been allowed to join the Nigerian military.

by DW on 06/08/2020 at 04:49

[DW] A year after the Mozambican government signed a peace agreement with the opposition party RENAMO, the country has yet to achieve its main goal: putting an end to armed violence and ensuring lasting peace and prosperity.

by Africa In Fact on 06/08/2020 at 04:40

[Africa In Fact] From the get-go, the Nigerian authorities publicised precautions for people to keep safe against COVID-19 and ways through which they could prevent the spread of the disease. These measures included frequent handwashing, the use of face masks, advising people to sneeze or cough into the elbow, and social distancing, among others.

by Africa In Fact on 06/08/2020 at 04:36

[Africa In Fact] Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, persons living with disabilities in Cameroon had a peculiar problem - they lacked adequate social support and service delivery. Then, the coronavirus emerged and compounded pre-existing vulnerabilities for them.

by DW on 06/08/2020 at 04:30

[DW] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to his critics, saying he will flush out "bad apples" that are weakening his administration. Rights activists say his words could be interpreted as a threat.

by ISS on 06/08/2020 at 04:24

[ISS] The threat of violent extremism has seen disproportionate resources given to military and security actions.

by USIP on 05/08/2020 at 19:04

[USIP] Gunmen killed our children. We seek peaceful justice but cannot be sure it will happen.

by allAfrica on 05/08/2020 at 15:35

[allAfrica] Paris -- The Food and Drug Law Institute organized on July 30th a webinar on the perilous process for innovative tobacco manufacturers to obtain an authorization to communicate to the public.

by Brookings on 05/08/2020 at 15:10

[Brookings] Washington, DC -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration and Kenyan government launched trade negotiations in early July. Depending on the outcome of the negotiations, which were held virtually, the trade agreement could be the most significant development in U.S-Africa trade relations since the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) passed Congress in 2000. Indeed, according to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the U.S.-Kenya agreement will become a model for future

by Nation on 05/08/2020 at 14:06

[Nation] Luanda -- Angola's President João Lourenço is facing a barrage of online criticism over his governance, in what could suggest a tougher virtual battle for him ahead of the 2022 elections.

by Bridges Institute on 05/08/2020 at 14:00

[Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- In the midst of tributes to John Lewis for his vision and courage in driving the country toward civil rights for black and brown people through non-violence, two other achievements come to mind: his relentless recruitment of young people to join the movement and the intentional integration of African independence struggles into the core mission of the movement.

by Premium Times on 05/08/2020 at 12:46

[Premium Times] The approved price of petrol in Nigeria for August will increase, by up to 18 per cent according to estimates, as consumers await the release of the new retail price for the commodity by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA).

by Nation on 05/08/2020 at 12:40

[Nation] Hotels and restaurants have received a lifeline after the government eased the recent presidential directive on the sale of alcohol at their premises.

by allAfrica on 05/08/2020 at 12:24

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- You might be wondering why #BlackIsKing is still trending - don't worry - we've got your back.  It is something worth celebrating!

by The Herald on 05/08/2020 at 10:44

[The Herald] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has, with immediate effect, been appointed the new Minister of Health and Child Care by President Mnangagwa

by Nairobi News on 05/08/2020 at 09:28

[Nairobi News] Africa's largest supermarket chain Shoprite Holdings will lay off 115 workers and close its second branch in Kenya in less than five months, citing reduced flow of shoppers.

by Nation on 05/08/2020 at 09:13

[Nation] Terror threats on Kenya and the region remain as they were before the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Africa Command (Africom) has said.Violent extremist organisations like Al-Shabaab are still looking for opportunities that will emerge with the pandemic to accomplish their missions."We cannot underestimate the threat the organisations pose. They are resilient, patient and willing to look for chances that emerge...and recruit members," Africom's Special Operations head Dagvin R.M. Anderson said during a virtual

by East African on 05/08/2020 at 08:56

[East African] I liked Tanzania's former President Benjamin William Mkapa. In his early years in office, my liberal-democratic sensibilities didn't take too well to his ham-fisted handling of the media and the opposition.

by HRW on 05/08/2020 at 08:39

[HRW] Beirut -- Appeals Court Applies Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Activities

by Ensia on 05/08/2020 at 08:10

[Ensia] As demand for fossil fuel plummets, education, job creation and other support is critical to save millions of oil industry employees and their communities from collapse.

by Capital FM on 05/08/2020 at 08:04

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Qatar Airways has resumed 14 weekly flights to Kenya's capital Nairobi.

by Ethiopian Herald on 05/08/2020 at 07:48

[Ethiopian Herald] Billions of hungry insects are threatening to cause famine amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.

by New Times on 05/08/2020 at 07:48

[New Times] Qatar Airways has announced a resumption of services from the Kigali International Airport.

by allAfrica on 05/08/2020 at 07:39

[allAfrica] As of August 5, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 978,527.

by Nation on 05/08/2020 at 07:31

[Nation] All eyes in Africa are on Morocco after football action resumed in the North African country amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with outstanding top-flight matches being staged last weekend.

by Nation on 05/08/2020 at 07:29

[Nation] Pretoria -- Southern Africa's development bloc, SADC, is facing increasing calls to reprimand Zimbabwe for alleged rights abuse.

by New Times on 05/08/2020 at 07:25

[New Times] An Electronic Auctioning System will officially be launched on Wednesday, August 5, as courts move to reduce corruption in the auctioning process of loan defaulters' property.