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The African Energy Chamber has joined oil industry stakeholders in calling on the Bank of Central African States to relax its currency controls rules adopted in June 2019.Last year, the BEAC introduced new rules controlling the flows of…

Spanish government has announced plan to ease the restriction placed on children who are under 14 years of age.This new restriction condition will allow about 6.3 million children who are under 14 leave their homes each day between 9am…

The order for social distancing and lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic has affected lots of festivities and rituals that usually characterise the holy month of Ramadan in Sudan.Normally, Ramadan means social gatherings, breaking the…

The idea for the immunity passport or a back-to-work pass is that if you've been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and recover, then you have immunity that will protect you from getting the disease again for some…

The founder of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association who had been in a coma after suffering a stroke has died in a Riyadh hospital.The activist, who suffered from hypertension, had been told about three months ago by a doctor…

African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has encouraged millions of Africans to take courage and strength from the message of Ramadaan as the continent deals with COVID-19.President Ramaphosa said: “The crescent moon has…

The trial of an alleged Islamic State member has begun in Frankfurt, following allegations that he was part of an effort to exterminate the Yazidi religious minority and a five-year-old girl.The 27 year old Taha Al-J killed the girl he…

The trial of the Assad regime crimes against humanity in Koblenz, Germany has begun.While disclosing this on Thursday April 23, 2020, Secretary General of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, Wolfgang Kaleck, said,…

The World Health Organization has urged that countries should not allow the unprecedented pandemic prevent them from maintaining efforts on other health emergencies and the progress made against diseases like malaria or polio.While…

Ghanaian Muslim Leader, Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has applauded the country's president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for lifting the partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa.Speaking on behalf of the Chief Imam,…

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has convened an Emergency National Council of Health meeting to address the issue of Covid-19.The meeting which was held via teleconference, on Wednesday April 2020, engaged State Commissioners of…

The president of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a letter to the country's Parliament informing it that he is increasing the current number of soldiers monitoring and enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown from 2,000 to more than…

Norwegian Refugee Council's Country Director in Somalia, Vitor Moses, has said that the coronavirus pandemic is not just a health challenge, but also an economic juggernaut that has displaced people, put them at risk of contracting the…

As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria continues to increase, along with concerns around the need to drastically scale-up public health preparedness and response, the United Nations has announced that it received EUR 1.2 million from…

In a bid to cushion the economic effects of Covid-19 on the country’s workers, South Africa government has disclosed plan to disburse relief packages to workers in the country.While disclosing this on Monday April 20, 2020, the Minister…

The African Union Commission and the International Renewable Energy Agency have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to Covid-19.Disclosing this during a virtual meeting on…

The United Arab Emirates has supported the Islamic Republic of Mauritania by sending a plane carrying 18 metric tons of medical and food aid to the country as a gesture of solidarity in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.The…

In a bid to protect its citizens against the xenophobic attacks unleashed on them, the Kenyan government has announced plan to evacuate its citizens from China.The evacuation was announced in a notice on Monday April 20, 2020, following…

The United Nations has taken disciplinary action against a staff member who failed to complete self-isolation and left South Sudan without authorization.The staff member was said to be in isolation after it was believed he might have come…

Former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Coach, Ernest Middendorp, has joined the Ghana 'Rugby COVID-19 Stay safe, healthy and productive Challenge' issued by its President, Herbert Mensah.The lockdown challenge by Mensah was inspired by a…

The United Arab Emirates’ embassy in New Delhi has received 5.5 million hydroxychloroquine pills from India after securing the approval to export the drugs for the treatment of coronavirus patients.While confirming this on Saturday April…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data have revealed an initiative to strengthen Africa’s data ecosystems in the face of COVID-19.The COVID-19 pandemic has caused…

The International Money Fund has approved the disbursement of $886.2 million to Côte d’Ivoire to be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility and the Rapid Financing Instrument aimed at addressing the effect of the pandemic.The economic…

In a concerted effort to fight and prevent the spread of Covid-19 in South Sudan, UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Project have partnered with the government of South Sudan.The partnership, which was established through the Ministry…

The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have convened African leaders, bilateral partners, and multilateral institutions to spur faster action on COVID-19 response in African countries.H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa,…

The Nigerian president’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, has died after contracting Covid-19.This was disclosed on Saturday April 18, 2020 by two presidency spokesmen on Twitter.Kyari, who was in his 70s and had underlying health problems,…

Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC has redeemed its pledge of about $2.8 million to the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19.This Nigeria’s biggest food business and agro-allied group brings its biggest strength to the table to…

In response to the growing Covid-19 pandemic, migrant returnees from African countries have volunteered to embark on awareness campaign launched by the International Organization for Migration.According to IOM, the awareness initiative is…

Saudi forces have shot a citizen, Abdul Rahim Al-Hwaiti, who refused to give up his home for a NEOM mega project, which was initiated by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman.Abdul Rahim Al-Hwaiti of the Al-Hwaitat tribe posted a video online…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the African Union have declared commitment to improving access to food and nutrition for African countries.This was disclosed at a virtual meeting convened with members of…