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The United States Government, in partnership with the Government of Egypt, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has disclosed plan to provide 51 million Egyptian Pounds (or $3.2 million) to the Egyptian…

Turkey has today summoned the international community to condemn Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank.Ibrahim Kalin, the presidential spokesman, said the occupation and annexation are crimes and calls on the world to take a stand.He…

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has debunked the reports which claimed that muezzins of the mosques in the Kingdom have been assigned the duty to pronounce the takbeeraat Eid.This was reported In a statement issued on the…

The Kenyan government has scaled up testing for the Covid-19 virus after Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mutahi Kagwe confirmed 51 new positive cases.While disclosing this on Wednesday May 20, 2020, Kagwe stated that the move became…

An Occupational Health and Safety Inspector in Gauteng has tested positive for Covid-19.As a result of this, all his Employment and Labour Provincial office colleagues who may have come into contact with him have been advised to…

The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, Mubadala Investment Company, as part of its wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic has announced a collaboration with Strata Manufacturing and Honeywell to commence the production of N-95 masks at…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has convened a meeting between African Finance Ministers, the Africa Private Sector Working Group and the African Union Special Envoy on COVID-19.The meeting, which was held on Monday May…

The United Arab Emirates has announced that foreign nationals who has residence visas have been stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday May 19th, 2020 by the UAE Ministry of Foreign…

The Ministry of Health spokesman of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdel Ali, has announced a slight decline from 2736 cases on Sunday to 2,593 cases bring the number of cases to 57,345 cases in the Kingdom.While making the announcement on…

The Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has signed the very first mining contracts in the country’s history.Five Mining contracts signed with three different companies include one gold exploration contract in Block (I)…

The World Bank has approved $50 million for Egypt as an emergency response under the World Bank Group’s new Fast Track COVID-19 Facility - a global effort to help strengthen the COVID-19 response and shorten the recovery time.The project…

The international monetary fund Executive Board has approved an immediate disbursement of $125.1 million to Benin to address the urgent financing needs to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its economic and social impacts.

Not less than 11 firefighters have been severely injured in the Los Angeles fire.The fire incident which was reported on Sunday May 17, 2020, was sparked by an explosion at a hash oil manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles, and spread…

The Federal Ministry of Health, Somalia has today launched its new webpage with integrated new COVID-19 data-monitoring dashboard.According to the ministry, the integrated dashboard will allow the public to get access of the latest…

The International Rescue Committee has warned that a spate of recent attacks on hospitals, ports and airports in Libya will further weaken the country’s already fragile ability to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.As Tripoli was hit by shelling…

Dubai has turned the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, into a charity donation box to raise money to cater for UAE residents who find it difficult to withstand the economic impact of the pandemic.The building which is about 828…

The Government of Japan has committed a new contribution of USD 254,545 to improve the coverage of critical Severe and Acute Malnutrition treatment services and thereby reduce child mortality in Sierra Leone.This commitment was formalised…

Following the heavy economic impacts of Covid-19, the Director of Regional Integration and Trade at the Economic Commission for Africa, Stephen Karingi, has disclosed way to revive Africa’s economy.While disclosing this on Monday May 11,…

As part of efforts to cushion the economic effects of Covid-19, some owners of the biggest companies in Dubai have submitted a proposal requesting a reduction in VAT - atleast from 5 to 2 per cent - a 50% cut or postponement of VAT payment…

Israeli Finance Ministry officials have confirmed the approval of $230 million payment to the Palestine to support the country's fight against the coronavirus.Sources said the money transfer would be an advance on the tax revenue Israel…

Local official has reported that not less than 20 people have been killed in Western Niger attacks by unidentified gunmen.Governor of Tillaberi region, Ibrahim Tidjani Katchella said on Sunday that the attacks were carried out by…

The Chinese embassy in Seychelles has donated medical supplies to the Department of Health to support the Seychelles’ efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.This batch of medical supplies includes 20,000 masks, 10,000 gloves, 2,040…

Local official has reported that not less than 20 people have been killed in Western Niger attacks by unidentified gunmen.Governor of Tillaberi region, Ibrahim Tidjani Katchella said on Sunday that the attacks were carried out by…

Hundreds of migrants are stranded in Bossaso, Puntland, Somalia, as a result of border and sea-crossing closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.Every year, scores of migrants, mainly from landlocked Ethiopia, pass through Bossaso…

The United Nations Refugee Agency in South Sudan has commended the Transitional Government of National Unity for continuing to welcome people seeking refuge from the Democratic Republic of Congo and stands in solidarity with the South…

The Iranian government spokesman, Ali Rabiei, has said that Iran is ready for a prisoner exchange with the United States.While disclosing this on Sunday May 10, 2020, Mr Rabiei said, "We are ready to exchange Iranian and American…

The United Nations Children’s Fund and the Sierra Leone Football Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a joint communication and advocacy campaign, which will see local football players engaged in public sensitisation…

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $ 43.4 million loan to Djibouti to support the authorities’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as serve as a debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust.Additional…

The flight evacuating some of Nigerians returning from the United Kingdom to Nigeria is expected to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State today.This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey…

Amnesty International has appealed to the Jordanian Government to provide medical care to the refugees camping at the Rukban camp in the event of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement released on Thursday, the Director of…