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Marbug virus in Rwanda WHO to send medical aid
After more than 20 cases of Marburg virus disease have been confirmed and several deaths reported, Rwandan health authorities are stepping up outbreak control efforts.
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in several of the country’s…
Egypt demands permanent seats for Africa, Arab States
As he addressed the UN General Assembly, Egypt's Foreign Minister demanded permanent seats for Africa and Arab nations at the UN Security Council.
“We cannot accept that Africa and the Arab states to date have no permanent representative…
Tunisia to strip courts of power over election authority
Tunisia’s parliament amended a law, stripping power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied.
Nine days before the presidential election, a majority of members…
Nigeria-Gambian strengthen relations as Volunteers take key position
Four Nigerian Professors with Engineering backgrounds are set to take on key positions at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in Gambia.
The Director General Nigerian Technical Aids Corps, Ambassador Buba…
South Africa: Search Begins After 17 Killed In Mass Shooting
Seventeen people have been killed in a mass shooting in a remote South African town with a manhunt under way to find the perpetrators, police say.
Two homesteads on the same street in the town of Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, were…
Kenya’s President Meets U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken In New York
Kenya’s President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for the immense support that Africa has received in equipment and assistance during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on.
“Your support in South Sudan, what…
Equatorial Guinea president visits Russia for diplomatic talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the President of Equatorial Guinea, in Moscow.
Putin highlighted the successful collaboration between Russia and the oil-rich nation within the Gas Exporting…
ECOWAS Parliament solicits for reforms in region
By: Adoba Echono
The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Memounatou Ibrahima, is soliciting for speedy reforms at the West African regional bloc to transform its operations to tackle the myriad…
ECOWAS Court kicks off 2024-2025 legal year
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has resumed its activities for the 2024-2025 legal year, with 38 cases set for hearings by the end of September following a two-month judicial vacation.
According to a press release, the President…
Congolese President Tshisekedi calls for sanctions against Rwanda
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called on the international community to sanction Rwanda for its role in “destabilizing” his country as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“The resurgence of terrorist group…