africa

Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis
World

Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Facing financial difficulties aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic, the southern African nation of Zambia appears headed…
Tanzanian opposition party says police kill 7 ahead of vote
World

Tanzanian opposition party says police kill 7 ahead of vote

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (AP) — A major opposition party in Tanzania is accusing police of shooting dead at least seven citizens…
Mali and France at odds over talks with Islamist militants
World

Mali and France at odds over talks with Islamist militants

BAMAKO (Reuters) – Mali’s interim prime minister said on Monday he was open to talks with Islamist militants whose insurgency…
Nigeria protesters break curfew amid gunfire, chaos in Lagos
World

Nigeria protesters break curfew amid gunfire, chaos in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians protesting against police brutality stayed on the streets in Lagos on Wednesday, breaking the government…
South African coffin-maker saw COVID-19 at work and at home
World

South African coffin-maker saw COVID-19 at work and at home

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The coffin-maker knew death too well. The boxes were stacked in his echoing workshop like the prows…
Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa’s low fatality rates from pandemic
World

Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa’s low fatality rates from pandemic

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa’s overburdened public health systems, dearth of testing facilities and overcrowded slums had experts predicting a disaster…
Progress against virus brings complacency in parts of Africa
World

Progress against virus brings complacency in parts of Africa

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — With Zimbabwe’s coronavirus infections on the decline, schools are reopening, along with churches, bars, restaurants, airports…
As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised
World

As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a…
Congo announces its support towards Egypt on GERD issue
Egypt

Congo announces its support towards Egypt on GERD issue

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday received a letter from Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi expressing his country’s support towards…
UN food chief urges rich to help keep millions from starving
World

UN food chief urges rich to help keep millions from starving

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The World Food Program chief warned Thursday that millions of people are closer to starvation because…
Back to top button