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Denis Goldberg, a South African anti-apartheid activist tried alongside Nelson Mandela, has died at the age of 87.The veteran was convicted of armed resistance to white-minority rule and was then sentenced to four life terms in 1964.Mr…

To date, the UAE has provided more than 334 metric tons of aid to over 32 countries, supporting nearly 334,000 medical professionals in the process. In a bid to complement the Manila’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the United…

The United States has been the hardest hit country by the coronavirus pandemic as its GDP shrank by 4.8% in the first quarter of the year.While disclosing this on Wednesday April 29, 2020, the Commerce Department estimated that it was…

In order to cushion the economic effects, the lockdown issued by the president was relatively relaxed. It was announced in a national broadcast that effective from May 4, 2020, there will be unrestricted movements between 8am and 6pm, in…

Not less than 46 civilians including 11 children have died in a bomb explosion in the northern Syrian town of Afrin.The blast which occurred on Tuesday April 28, 2020, was one of the deadliest to hit a region under the control of…

Our Islamic Center at NYU's hope is to help as many people as we can that are struggling to meet their basic needs, especially in these blessed days of Ramadan.An Islamic leader resident in the New York City, Imam Khalid Latif, has…

A New York City emergency room doctor who was on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus has allegedly committed suicide, according to police.While disclosing the death of the heroic doctor on Monday April 27, 2020, Tyler…

The Muslim World League, the international non-governmental organization, has supported the United Nations Relief and Works Agency with a huge sum of $1 million.According to the organization, the donation is aimed at helping UNRWA…

China has condemned India's rejection of Chinese testing kits for coronavirus because of quality issues."The rejection of the kits was disclosed in a statement on Monday April 27, 2020.According to the Indian Council of Medical…

Cases of coronavirus in the United States have quintupled number of infections recorded in each of Europe’s two hardest-hit nations, Spain and Italy.…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has received a third donation of medical equipment and supplies from the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The donation, which was received on Monday…

The conservative group Republicans for the Rule of Law has described President Donald Trump unfit, unwell and unacceptable.The description followed Trump's suggestion at the April 23 White House daily coronavirus briefing that the virus…

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal mining in Zamfara State.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday April 27, 2020 by the spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, Mohammad…

Saudi Arabia has announced the abolition of death sentence for minors.While disclosing this in a statement on Sunday April 26, 2020, the country’s Human Rights Commission stated that it is the latest in a series of reforms pushed forward…

A separatist group in Yemen has announced plan to begin self-ruled administration in the southern part of the country.While disclosing this in a statement on Sunday April 26, 2020, the Southern Transitional Council declared a state of…

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has appealed to citizens to strictly comply with a nationwide lockdown and maintain social distancing directive.While disclosing this in a radio address on Sunday April 26, 2020, Modi stated that…

Saudi Arabia has announced 1,172 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours.While disclosing this on Friday April 24, 2020, the country’s Ministry of Health stated that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country was…

Heads of States and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States have disclosed plan to dedicate 15% of their annual budget to the health sector in their respective countries.This was disclosed in a communique issued on…

Saudi Arabia has announced the commencement of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.Announcing this on Thursday April 23, 2020, King Salman stated that Ramadan begins on Friday April 24, 2020.King Salman however said he was saddened…

Seven animals at the Bronx Zoo have been accidentally infected with COVID-19 by a zookeeper.Staff at the Bronx Zoo, which has been closed since March 16, first reported that a four-year-old female Malayan tiger named Nadia had tested…

President Donald Trump has issued a directive that Iranian gunboats be shot down.While disclosing this on Wednesday April 23, 2020, Trump said he had instructed the United States Navy to gun down the Iranian gunboats that harass the U.S.…

US Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell and his Republican caucus have moved against the federal bailouts proposed for New York and other statesWhile declaring this on Wednesday April 22, 2020, in an online interview, the senator made…

Nigeria has recorded 117 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 782.This was disclosed on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at exactly 11:41 PM by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.It said, “117 new…

As the world battles life-threatening pandemic, the United Nations has warned of extreme hunger, stressing that about 265 million people will be affected worldwide.Disclosing this on Tuesday April 21 via Zoom, Chief Economist and Director…

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubalor, has met with the Fatwah Committee of the NSCIA to deliberate on the challenges of the COVID19 in this year's…

Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies supports casual workers with special focus on women as part of our signature campaign Merck More than a Mother.Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany,…

Ecobank Group, the Pan African Bank, has contributed the sum of $3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across Africa.In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments,…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended a three-week lockdown in two cities.While disclosing his on Monday April 20, 2020, the president cited improved coronavirus testing and the severe impact of the restrictions on the poor and…

A suspected gunman has wreaked havoc on Nova Scotia, killing sixteen people, including a police officer.The incident, which was described the worst shooting rampage in Canadian history, was confirmed on Sunday April 19th, 2020, by a…

The African Energy Chamber has supported the re-election of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for a second term as President of the African Development Bank.The support of AEC for Dr Adesina was as a result of his sterling record during his first…