February 25, 2021
Africa: U.S. African Specialists Urge Biden to Make 'Experienced & Respected' Choice for Top Africa Post
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The United States needs a top Africa policymaker "who has a high degree of expertise" dealing with African issues and working with Congress and key sectors of American society, a… Read more »
February 24, 2021
Africa: World's Biggest Stars Come Out to Support Global Citizen's Recovery Plan For The World
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"The urgency to get a vaccine to everyone, everywhere cannot be underestimated. As a country, we will be joining efforts to help the world recover better by ending the pandemic as… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'The Govt Themselves Don't Have a Clear Picture' - EU Envoy on Tigray Conflict
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Finland's foreign minister Pekka Haavisto has warned of a "new refugee drama" in the EU after visiting the Um Rakuba refugee camp in Sudan, near the Ethiopian border. Hundreds of… Read more »
Guinea: Guinea's Big Break [guest column]
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Africa has long suffered from underdevelopment, poverty, and disease. While the Americas, Europe, and certain parts of Asia have enjoyed the benefits of industrialization, digital… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Crisis Needs Urgent Solution Five Former U.S. Ambassadors Raise Alarm [guest column]
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This statement was provided to AllAfrica by five former American ambassadors, all career diplomats, who led U.S. representation in Ethiopia for 13 of the past 25 years. They call… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco - Can Smoke-Free Products Contribute to Improved Public Health?
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On February 17th, 2021, Philip Morris International (PMI) held an online event entitled " Can scientifically substantiated smoke-free products contribute to public health… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 102,000 Across Continent
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As of February 24, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,846,159 . Read more »
February 22, 2021
Africa: Newly Confirmed UN Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Among Top Africa Experts in Biden-Harris Govt
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The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Linda Thomas-Greenfield as United States ambassador to the United Nations. The vote was 78-20. The veteran diplomat is the Cabinet-level member… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 101,000 Across Continent
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As of February 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,829,402. Read more »
February 21, 2021
Africa: Africa's Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Exceed 3.81 Million
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As of February 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,819,718. Read more »
February 19, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 100,000 Across Continent
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As of February 19, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,799,304 . Read more »
February 18, 2021
Nigeria: Appointment of Bawa is Anti-Corruption Game-Changer [guest column]
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With the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa, President Muhammadu Buhari may have finally found a magic wand to reinvigorate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »
February 17, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 100,000 Across Continent
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As of February 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »
February 16, 2021
South Africa: 'Insufficient Evidence' Means No Rape Charges Against DJ Fresh, Euphonik
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Rape allegations against - DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, and Euphonik, real name Themba Nkosi - came to light last month after a woman took to Twitter to make the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Scores Die in Congo River Boat Accident
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At least 60 people died when a passenger barge carrying more than 700 people sank on the Congo river at night, Reuters reports. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 99,000 Across Continent
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As of February 16, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »
Senegal: Army Regains Control of Four Rebel Bases
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Operations to secure and restore state authority in the south of Ziguinchor which lasted for more than 10 days have enabled the Senegalese army to regain control of four major… Read more »
February 13, 2021
Africa: Where 'Charities' May Harm [opinion]
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U.S. President Joseph Biden's pledge to implement a policy of cooperation with other countries, while supporting human rights and democracy, was widely welcomed as a needed return… Read more »
February 11, 2021
South Africa: DJ Fresh, Euphonik Given the Boot Amid Rape Allegations
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The popular radio personalities DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane) and Euphonik (Themba Nkosi) have parted ways with music radio station 94.7 following rape allegations that were… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 96,000 Across Continent
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As of February 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,706,143 . Read more »
February 10, 2021
Africa: UAE Commits to Advancing African Solutions to Shared Global Challenges [guest column]
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The conclusion of the African Union (AU) Summit on Sunday was an important moment to reflect on the pace of change across the continent and the friendship that my country, the… Read more »
February 09, 2021
Zimbabwe: Former Army Chief Nyikayaramba Dies After Contracting Covid-19
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Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff, retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba has died after contracting Covid-19. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 95,000 Across Continent
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As of February 9, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,681,674 . Read more »
February 08, 2021
Nigeria: BUA Donates a Million AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Doses
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Purchased through a private sector partnership by the corporate group that imports materials to process locally, the vaccine will be the first available to Nigerians. Read more »
February 06, 2021
Africa: U.S. President Biden Strikes New Tone in Relations With Africa
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President Joe Biden has struck a new tone in U.S.-Africa relations, recording a video message which promotes a "shared vision" of more trade and investment, peace and security for… Read more »
