Tag: africa
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Africa records new COVID-19 high
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 380,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on African continent. The UN’s health agency gave the update in its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO on Monday. “There are over 380,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more…
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Africa and the global struggle for racial equality, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa . NIGERIA under President Muhammadu Buhari has no known Foreign Policy. Under him, our diplomats use the constitutional provisions on Foreign Policy, as compass to navigate the seas of diplomacy. However, this is not due to a lack of knowledgeable people as demonstrated by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of…
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Boris Johnson: Towards the re-colonisation of Africa, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa ANGER erupted across many parts of Africa this week against the racist Prime Minister of Great Britain, Boris Johnson, whose eight-year call for the re-colonisation of the continent trended in the social media. I am not sure Boris was prepared for the onslaught against him as the events that led to…
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UBA Foundation Commemorates 2020 International Day of the African Child, Donates Thousands of Books Across Africa
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to celebrate African children in this year’s edition of the International Day of the African Child. June 16 every year, has been set aside by the United Nations as the International Day of…
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Facebook launches initiative to boost digital literacy in Africa
Facebook says it has launched “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youths in Africa, including Nigeria with skills needed to navigate the digital world. Facebook made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. It said that “My Digital World” was a consolidation of all Facebook digital literacy programs including Safe Online with…
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Adesina vindicated by AfDB Bureau of Governors
The Bureau of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank rules an Independent Investigation is not required and stands by the decision of the Ethics Committee in favor of Adesina. Instead an independent reviewer will take a look at process by which the Ethics Committee reached its determination on Adesina’s behalf. The Bank’s…
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Nigeria may soon become worst hit COVID-19 country in Africa – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday warned Nigerians in the range of 55 years old and above to avoid churches and mosques in their own interest. Those with health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, HIV, among others, are also enjoined to stay at home to worship, the government added. It noted that the advice was necessary…
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WHO releases updated figures of Africa’s COVID-19 burden
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at May 26, had risen to over 115, 000. The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter handle @WHOAFRO. “There are over 115,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with…
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COVID-19: Africa might experience ‘silent epidemic’ if testing is not prioritized – WHO
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritize testing for it. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic…
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Only tough decisions can stop spread of COVID-19 in Africa – UN
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday African countries needed to take difficult decisions to stop the coronavirus pandemic in the continent. Guterres stated this in an article titled, “Global Solidarity with Africa is an Imperative”, published on the UN news website. “Many difficult decisions will need to be taken as the pandemic unfolds,…