Latest in Tag: africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: africa
AU warns against disruption to Central African Republic elections
Central African Republic has been struck by violence since 2013 when Muslim Seleka rebels ousted then-president, prompting reprisals from Christian militias
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 2.6 million: Africa CDC
The most affected African countries in terms of positive cases include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia, figures from the Africa CDC showed.
Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season
In a televised speech via Botswana Television, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced that his government will impose a curfew starting Thursday.
Sudan, Ethiopia conclude border demarcation committee meetings
Border between the two countries has witnessed rising tensions after Sudan army announced last week that Ethiopian forces ambushed its soldiers
UN agencies condemn Central African Republic violence before elections
UN Human Rights Office said that they were deeply alarmed by reports of escalating violence in Central African Republic just days ahead of the elections
Burkina Faso army kills 13 terrorists
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been facing a worsening security situation with rampant terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of over a thousand people
UN refugee agency appeals for support to ease Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis
More than 52,000 refugees have fled Tigray into eastern Sudan over the past six weeks, according to the UN refugee agency.
AU expresses deep concern over situation in Central African Republic
AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed deep concern over the evolution of the political and security situation in the Central African Republic
Somali army, Jubaland state forces arrest two senior Al-Shabab operatives
Al-Shabab militant group which is fighting to overthrow the Western-backed Somali government was driven out of the capital Mogadishu in August 2011
Sudan, Ethiopia to hold talks amid border tension
Talks came days after Sudanese soldiers were ambushed, killed by Ethiopian troops
UK-Africa Investment Summit to kick off in January 2021
New trade agreements between UK and 14 African partners to come into force next January. Egypt signed its trade agreement with the UK in early December
IOM says Tigray conflict-affected communities in dire need of humanitarian assistance
Fighting in Tigray region between TPLF and ENDF left hundreds of people dead, thousands displaced and millions in urgent need of humanitarian assistance
Africa’s COVID-19 cases top 2.46m, death toll pass 58,313: Africa CDC
Most affected African countries in terms of the number of positive cases include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Ethiopia, according to Africa CDC
Nigeria president describes safe return of abducted students as “big relief”
Terror group Boko Haram claimed on Tuesday that it was responsible for the attack, but Nigeria military and the Katsina government had refuted the claim.
Kenya says Al-Shabab militants destroy telecom mast in border region
Al-Shabab militants usually destroy telecom masts to disrupt police response and communication in the area before they could inflict harm on the locals.
Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya
The drastic decision came hours after Kenya hosted President of Somaliland Musa Bihi Abdi in Nairobi for bilateral talks aimed at forging closer ties
CIB-Egypt stresses importance of digital expansion in Africa for financial inclusion
Bank participates in Smart Africa’s 9th Board of Directors meeting
Gaining humanitarian access to needy in Ethiopia’s Tigray challenging: UN
“It’s clear that the situation, at least from our point of view … and the information we’re getting, is not yet stabilized,” UN spokesman said on Monday
UN chief voices concern over situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Since the early hours of Nov. 4, the Ethiopian government has been undertaking military operations against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)
Egypt top resilient country in dealing with COVID-19 in Africa, 25th globally
The ranking, issued by Bloomberg in November 2020, measures the ability of countries to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and determines the best countries to live in during the crisis.
Ghana opens polls for general election
Ghana presidential election has 12 contestants, favourables are incumbent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former President John Dramani Mahama
Egypt PM stresses ‘Silencing the Guns’ initiative crucial for economic, social development in Africa
Addressing terrorism in Africa requires comprehensive development approach, says Madbouly
Tanzania’s president picks new cabinet members
Elias John Kwandikwa appointed Minister for Defense after post had remained vacant since election of Hussein Ali Mwinyi as president of Tanzania’s Zanzibar
Kenyan police officer injured, 1 missing in Al-Shabab attack near border
There have been several attacks staged by Al-Shabab militants in counties neighboring Somalia in a series amid efforts to contain the situation.
Aid workers pre-deployed in Ethiopia as access talks continue: UN
Chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said the UN Refugee Agency has also appealed to Ethiopia for urgent access to Tigray
Eritrean refugees in Tigray need urgent humanitarian assistance: UNHCR
UNHCR says camps will have now run out of food supplies — making hunger a real danger, a warning that have been issued since Tigray conflict began
39 kidnapped victims rescued in north Nigeria state of Kaduna
The kidnapped victims were rescued hours later by Nigerian troops during a gun duel with the gunmen along the busy Abuja-Kaduna expressway
Korean companies export $700m of “Made in Egypt” products to Africa, Middle East annually
Korean Ambassador in Cairo Hong Jin-wook took the unusual step of playing Egypt’s national anthem himself on the saxophone, while a group of Egyptian artists played the national anthem of Korea.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic tour in Africa
The high-level delegation came as part of efforts to strengthen Egyptian-African relations, and following up on developments in the region. The ambassadors travelled to several countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Kenya.
UN reaffirms commitment to support inclusive, resilient industrial development in Africa
In his message, Guterres said that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit African economies well before the pandemic spread across the continent. This was reflected in the falling demand for African commodities and products, disruptions in trade and travel, reduced remittances and foreign investment, and vast job and income losses.