Category: Africa
Libya’s UN backed govt declares immediate ceasefire
Signs that peace may return to war-torn Libya emerged on Friday as UN-recognized government declared an immediate unilateral truce in the country and called for...
Malian colonel, Assimi Goita, declares self head of junta
Malian army officer Colonel Assimi Goita has announced himself on Wednesday as the coup leader who overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. “Let me introduce...
Soldiers topple Mailian PM
Mali Prime Minister,Keita toppled by Soldiers Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was detained on Tuesday by mutinying soldiers in the capital Bamako, two security...
Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked ship, MV Wakashio breaks up
A Japanese bulk carrier that has leaked hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil off the Mauritius coast has broken apart, authorities in the island nation say. The MV...
Victor Williams’ CEO of NBA Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today named Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa, effective Aug. 17, 2020, it was announced by NBA...
African Energy Chamber: Transition Committee appoints Advisory C’mittee to end energy poverty
As the Covid-19 pandemic is set to accelerate the global energy transition, the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is appointing an Advisory...
Zimbabwesecurity forces clear streets to abort protest
Zimbabwe’s security forces Thursday cleared people off streets of the capital Harare and forced shops to close, a day before planned anti-government protests...
WTO: We’ve not endorsed Egyptian candidate – AU
The African Union has denied endorsing any candidate for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organization. The organisation headquartered in...
COVID-19: 8,000 health workers infected in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said no fewer than 8,000 health workers have been infected with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Africa Region. WHO...
Gocreate App, Africa’s first digital CMO platform – MCSN
The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) announced the deployment of Gocreate app during the webinar held last month June 21, in celebration of World Music...
