Africa

New York, February 26, 2021 Togolese authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of the L’Alternative newspaper and ensure journalists in the country can work free of harassment and intimidation, the Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, said Tuesday. On February 5, the Broadcast and Communications High Authority (HAAC), Togo’s media regulator, …

The Federal Government and the Kingdom of Morocco on Tuesday signed five Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) that would foster Nigerian-Morocco bilateral collaboration. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Naboth Onyesoh, Manager, Corporate Communications, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The agreements are to promote the development …

Cape Town, March 2, 2021 FIFA has reportedly asked three candidates to support South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, in this month’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential election. Motsepe last month unveiled a 10-point action plan in Johannesburg to steer the continent’s football body in the future. He has the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 2, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said the President of Ghana, Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and his wife, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, have received the first shots of COVID-19 vaccine. WHO Regional Office for Africa disclosed this in a statement issued from its headquarters …

Marie Chantal Messier, Head of Corporate Communication & Public Affairs/ Nutrition, Health & Wellness / Consumer Engagement, Nestlé Central and West Africa Ltd, has been elevated. From March 1, 2021, she will be taking up a new role as Global Head of Food and Industry Affairs at Nestlé’s Headquarters in …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 24, 2021/ The first doses of the AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) vaccine have been delivered to Ghana Wednesday, February 24, 2021 through COVAX. This, according to a statement by Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer at AstraZeneca, marks a major step forward in changing the course of the COVID-19 …

By Lizy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 20, 2020 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Republic of Benin is not aspiring to be the 37th State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this disclaimer in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr …

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Republic of Chad for what he calls the effective “security back-up” given to Nigeria in fighting against insurgency. The President, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in …

Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama alongside Charge d’Affaires, of the Nigerian Embassy in Cairo, Mr Bashir Ibrahim Ma’Aji, have revealed how Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum saved the education of a Nigerian female medical student from Bauchi State, by offsetting her unpaid fees with 8,000 US dollars. Zulum …

The Abudu family has petitioned the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) over the death of a 40 year-old Abudu Adedayo Temitope, who was killed by a yet-to-be identified assailant in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the petition, signed by Mr. Abudu Olatunde Mustapha, a brother to the deceased, the family implored …

Following a two-day visit to Cameroon by Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, a tripartite commission meeting held on Wednesday night, has fixed February 27th, and March 7th, 2021 to commence the voluntary repatriation of Nigerian refugees towards resettlement in Borno State. About 46,000 Nigerians, mostly from Borno, have been …

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum alongside officials of Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has arrived Marwa in the republic of Cameroon, towards the voluntary repatriation of 9,800 Nigerians of Borno origin, who are among 46,000 Nigerians taking refuge in Minawao camp in Cameroon. The …

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the Ministries of Transportation and Finance to conclude financial arrangements with appropriate co-financiers that will partner with the Federal Government f0r construction of West-East Coastal rail line from Lagos to Calabar, linking some major cities in South East and South South. Speaking at …

  The ECOWAS Court of Justice, Abuja has, Friday, heard arguments in the case brought by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Government seeking “justice and accountability for the authorities’ failure to prevent, account for and investigate killings, raping, maiming of Nigerians and other residents, and destruction of …

Accra, Feb. 1,2021 Ghana  is on course to get at least 17.6 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 pandemic by the end of June, President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. In a televised speech late Sunday, he said the government is working with bilateral and multilateral partners to achieve its aim to …

In a renewed counter-insurgency operation, Nigerian troops in collaboration with the Multi-Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have eliminated top Boko Haram Commanders Friday in strategic ambushes. A military intelligence source told PRNigeria that troops eliminated two terrorists’ Commanders Alai Bor and Maleum Modu and other Boko Haram fighters at different locations in …

The African Union, AU, has yet to set up a Trust Fund to compensate victims of the former Chadian president, Hissène Habré, four years after his historic conviction in Senegal, a coalition of international and regional human rights organizations said Tuesday. On May 30, 2016, Habré was convicted of crimes …

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday reiterated the importance of good neighbourliness, saying the survival of your neighbour is also your own survival, and vice-versa. The President spoke at State House, Abuja, while playing host to President Patrice Talon of Republic of Benin, who was on an official visit, a statement by …

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja restated the commitment of the Nigerian government to the enthronement of democracy and good governance on the African continent. Speaking at the Virtual Support Mission and Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Committee of Heads of State and Government participating in …

Ugandans went to the polls last weekend in a hotly contested election and supposedly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni for a sixth term in office. He will continue a 35-year rule of the country. According to official government figures, the incumbent president won 58.6% of the vote while his nearest rival, …

By Harrison Arubu New York, Jan. 17, 2021 The United States has said it will take action against anti-democratic forces and human rights abusers in Uganda following Thursday’s general elections in the country. The U.S. position came in a statement by the Department of State through its spokesperson, Ms Morgan …

Adeze Ojukwu Africa Development Bank(ADB) has announced plans to invest $10 billion for the expansion of renewable energy projects in the continent, over the next five years. ADB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said the ‘bank will no longer finance coal projects, but has prioritized renewables, as the mainstay of its …

  Adeze Ojukwu with AP reports Nigeria recorded 1270 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths, Tuesday, amidst fears of more spikes, if schools re-open next week. Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said ‘till date, 102,601 cases have been confirmed, 81574 cases have been discharged and 1373 deaths have been …

Accra, Jan. 12, 2021 The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the international community and diplomatic missions. Media reports on Tuesday said Rawlings, who died on 12 November, 2020, will lie in …