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Ramaphosa condemns South Africa’s rising sexual violence
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned what he described as worsening violence against women and children in the country saying the rising cases in the country defies logic.
He explained that the increasing violence…
Dangote begins clinker export, targets 4m metric tons annually
As part of its economic diversification efforts, the Dangote Group of Companies has begun exportation of clinker to neighboring African countries with the first exportation, by one of the company subsidiaries, Dangote Cement totaling 27,800…
NAPTIP seeks media partnership for fight against human trafficking
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) has urged media organizations and professionals to partner the body in its efforts to curtail the incidence of human trafficking in the country.
It explained that the…
Nigeria persuades UN for grants, technical supports on African tourism
Towards ensuring a smooth take-off for Africa's tourism after total control has been gained against coronavirus, the Federal Government has urged the United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) to support the continent with grants and…
Malians protest against President Keita policies, demand resignation
Thousands of Malians joined a protest rally in the capital Bamako to demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Keita over what they say is his mishandling of many crises plaguing the west African nation.
Keita, re-elected in 2018 for a…
Buhari pledges support to AFDB boss re-election
By NewsDesk
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he would remain consistent with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, assuring the AfDB boss of the country's unalloyed support in his quest…
Obasanjo, Atiku rally supports for embattled AFDB’s boss
By Idowu Abdullahi,
Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and his then Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have thrown their weight behind the embattled President of the African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina,…
620M homes to witness power disruption globally
By NewsDesk, with Agency reports
As the effect of coronavirus rages on globally, many families estimated about 620 million people across the world will remain in darkness till 2030 as part of the negative effect occasioned by the…
10 South Sudan ministers test coronavirus positive
By NewsDesk, with Agency reports
The South Sudan Government has disclosed that no fewer than ten cabinet ministers have tested positive, alongside several bodyguards and staff, to the global pandemic.
It explained that the…
Burundi bans WHO officials after rising coronavirus cases
By NewsDesk,
The Burundian Government has banned officials of the World Health Organization (WHO) inspite of coronavirus spread among its citizens.
It declared the WHO Country Head, Walter Mulombo, as well as three other aides,…