Africa

Covid-19: IMF to make US$50 billion available for Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Monetary Fund WASHINGTON, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund will provide $50 billion in emergency facilities…

Covid-19: More than 3 billion told to stay home worldwide as death toll passes 20,000

PARIS, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than three billion people have been asked to stay at home in almost 70…

Covid-19: Panic buying triggers price hikes for essentials in Zimbabwe as virus claims first life

HARARE, March 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — With demand far outstripping supply, prices for essential products needed to contain the spread of…

Covid-19: Germany loses six million face masks in Kenya

BERLIN, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German customs officials are attempting to track down about 6 million face masks ordered to…

Covid-19: South Africa’s cases surge to 554 amid imminent national lockdown

SOUTH AFRICAN PRES CYRIL RAMAPHOSA CAPE TOWN, March 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — South Africa’s coronavirus cases surged to 554 on Tuesday…

Guinea’s opposition says 10 killed in protests

The opposition alleges the referendum is a ploy by President Alpha Conde to remain in power  CONAKRY, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Covid-19: Manu Dibango – African saxophone legend dies of virus

PARIS, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango – best known for…

Mozambique: Government soldiers battling jihadists to reclaim lost key town in Cabo Delgado

Troops have been battling to defeat the militants in Mozambique  MAPUTO, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Islamist insurgents have seized control…

64 Ethiopians found dead in cargo container in Mozambique; 14 others survived

 Police talk to some of the survivors found in the cargo container MAPUTO, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sixty-four migrants from…

G20 Virtual Summit On COVID-19 To Be Held Tomorrow

RIYADH, Mar 25 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi Arabian G20 Presidency, will host a virtual G20 Summit, on response to the…