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Africa East Africa World 

Four dead, several others hospitalised while ‘fasting to meet Jesus’

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Four people have died in Kenya after taking part in a fasting exercise to avoid an imminent end to the world. Several others were also hospitalised in the Kenyan coastal county of Kilifi from the incident. Police said the victims were members of Pastor Paul Mackenzie’s Good News International Church who were asked to avoid “apocalyptic damnation”. 11 people –… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana gives approval to Oxford’s malaria vaccine

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Ghana has become the first country to give approval to a malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. The African country at the moment is expanding its malaria vaccination drive and the latest approval would help shore that up. Ghana is already using the first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix from British drugmaker GSK which was last year endorsed by the World… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Normalcy returns to Ethiopia’s Amhara region after deadly protests

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Calm has now returned to most areas of the Ethiopian region of Amhara where deadly protests have been taking place for the past six days. Businesses have reopened and traffic was back in urban centres on Wednesday after tensed Tuesday which saw protests escalating into violence. At least five people have died in the demonstrations sparked by plans to dissolve… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya faces cash crunch as workers’ salaries delay

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Kenya’s government does not have cash to pay its public sector workers, as the country’s economic woes compound. Civil servants went on the Easter holidays without their salaries for March. Kenya’s deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua confirmed the delays but blamed it on the previous government’s handling of the economy. “It is true we are having challenges in paying salaries. We… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Germany expels Chad’s ambassador in a retaliatory move

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Chad’s ambassador to Germany has been expelled in a retaliatory move by Germany after the Central African nation expelled the European nation’s ambassador over the weekend. Germany’s foreign ministry said Chad’s Mariam Ali Moussa has to leave the country within 48 hours. “In response to the unfounded expulsion of our Ambassador to Chad, we today summoned the Chadian Ambassador in… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

UK suspends recruitment of health workers from Nigeria

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The United Kingdom has suspended the recruitment of health workers from Nigeria in an attempt to prevent a major healthcare crisis in the West African nation. The World Health Organization has placed Nigeria among 55 countries with significant health workforce challenges. The UK government has now placed Nigeria on the red list of nations not to be targeted for recruitment.… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

German ambassador to Chad leaves after expulsion

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The German ambassador to Chad has left the country after the military government expelled him. Chad wanted Jan-Christian Gordon Kricke out of the country for what it says was due to his “impolite attitude” and “lack of respect for diplomatic customs.” The country’s Communication Ministry said in a statement last week that Kricke, who has been serving as Germany’s ambassador… Read More
Africa Ghana Malawi World 

Most countries at risk of climate disasters are in debt distress, research shows

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New research by humanitarian organisation, ActionAid International, has revealed a shocking 93% of countries at the forefront of climate disasters are drowning in debt. The organisation is calling for the most climate vulnerable countries to have their debts cancelled, along with a radical reform of the way global debt is managed, to stop this crisis. With countries forced to pay… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Tunisians stage protest against unlawful detentions

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Hundreds of Tunisians have hit the streets to protest against the detention of some 20 opponents of President Kais Saied. The demonstrators numbering about 300 waved Tunisian flags and carried signs with the images of detainees at the rally. The protest was organised organised by the main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front. Since early February, authorities in the North African country… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

3rd Edition of Connected Africa Summit to take place in Johannesburg

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After the grand success of the previous edition, the Connected Africa is back, back much bigger stronger and larger than before, themed “Transforming to Telco’s of the Future”. The 3rd Edition of Connected Africa, Africa’s premier Telecom Summit delivering holistic insight into digital infrastructure developments and trends. Organised by The International Center for Strategic Alliances is scheduled for the 25th… Read More