At least five boats carrying nearly 400 people attempted to flee Libya during the previous 48 hours, IOM said earlier Monday.
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In Kano state, muslim worshippers on Friday trooped to mosques in masks for weekly prayers while security guards administered hand sanitiser at the entrance.
The Ethiopian government is finalizing plans to sell a 40 percent stake in Ethio Telecom- the country’s sole telecommunication provider . The plan was announced by…
Zesco Limited, Zambia’s state-owned electricity company, has signed contracts worth $548 million with Power China to develop three solar power plants that will add 600 megawatts…
Kenya’s leading research institute has begun exploring the efficacy of one of its herbal and traditional medicines likely to treat Covid-19. Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)…
The Coronavirus pandemic is proving to be the motivator for more economic diversification. An example of this, is Algeria’s plan to invest further in renewable energy…
The World Bank has approved $500 million in grants and low-interest loans to help countries in Africa and the Middle East combat swarms of desert locusts…
More Foreign Direct Investment is going into Mozambique. Total has secured $14.4 billion financing for its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique. Sources close to the…
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Morocco has fallen. In March, the CPI recorded 1.5% dipping to 0.9% in April year-on-year. Morocco’s Finance Minister, Mohamed Benchaaboun…
Since the disease spread to Cameroon, there had been concerns about president Biya’s whereabouts.