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Only 8.4 million people eligible to vote in Zambia – Agency
The Zambia Statistics Agency said on Sunday that only 8.4 million people of the country's population were eligible to vote in next year's general...
Rwanda’s candidate for AU Commission deputy chairperson says to prioritize reform if elected
Rwanda's candidate for deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Monique Nsanzabaganwa, has said she will, if elected, prioritize the reform of the...
Ethiopian Government Says Mekelle Has Been Retaken by Federal Forces
Conflict in the restive Tigray region has its origins in failed United States Africa policy
On November 4, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) came...
Africa’s fund managers see bright prospects for continent’s economies, says survey
African fund managers are optimistic about prospects of the continent's economies and investment opportunities, a new study that surveyed 50 asset managers released...
Study says African indigenous cattle more resilient to climatic shocks, diseases
The genetic make-up of indigenous cattle found in the Sub-Saharan African region is more resilient to climatic shocks and diseases, a study launched...
Curbing Corruption in the Midst of a Pandemic is More Important Than Ever –...
Progress against corruption can be made even under the most challenging conditions, a new World Bank report finds. At a time when unprecedented levels...
Burundi president says COVID-19 under control; no new cases for several weeks
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye on Friday said the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control in the east African nation and no new...
Emotional Suarez says ‘goodbye’ to Barca in press conference
Luis Suarez said 'goodbye' to FC Barcelona in an emotional press conference held at the club just hours after confirming his transfer to...
Multilateralism important in solving global crises, says Ugandan official
The world need to strengthen multilateralism in solving global crises instead of unilateralism preached by some powerful nations, Ugandan government spokesman has said.
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Health official says majority of Americans “remain susceptible” to COVID-19
Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Wednesday that a majority of Americans remain susceptible...
Trump says “very close” to making final decision on Supreme Court pick
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's getting "very close to having a final decision made" on his Supreme Court nominee.
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Time for football to return in Ghana, says minister
Ghanaian Sports Minister Isaac Kwame Asiamah said here Tuesday that as the measures put in place by the government against COVID-19 have yielded positive...
China rejects U.S. groundless accusations, says China’s UN envoy
China firmly rejects and opposes the groundless accusations by the United States during the General Debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, and...
UN says over 200,000 refugee children out of school in Ethiopia due to COVID-19
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday said more than 200,000 refugee children are out of school in Ethiopia due to...
Kenya says China’s support boosts regional bamboo value chain
Kenya said on Friday that China's support has been instrumental in the development of robust bamboo value chain in the eastern African region.
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TikTok says disappointed with latest decision from U.S. Commerce Department
Video-sharing social networking platform TikTok said Friday that it felt disappointed with the decision announced by the the U.S. Commerce Department blocking the...
Former aide to Pence slams Trump’s COVID-19 response, says to vote for Biden
A former aide to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday slammed President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and said she...
Nigeria says COVID-19 curve beginning to flatten
The Nigerian government said on Thursday that following the national response to COVID-19, the curve of the pandemic is beginning to flatten in the...
Zambian leader says will respect will of people in next year’s elections
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Thursday said he will not go against the will of the people in next year's presidential election, according to...
Ghanian official says China helps bolster Ghana’s COVID-19 fight
Ghana's deputy minister for health Bernard Okoe Boye has applauded the role played by China in bolstering the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Koeman says Suarez will be ‘another squad member’ if striker stays at Barca
FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman had a message for striker Luis Suarez after watching his side win a pre-season friendly 3-1 against Girona on...
EU-China cooperation of global significance, says German Bundestag vice president
The summit of Chinese, German and European Union (EU) leaders showed the importance of EU-China cooperation, which is in the interests of both sides...
German Bundestag vice president says EU-China cooperation of global significance
The summit of Chinese, German and European Union (EU) leaders showed the importance of EU-China cooperation, which is in the interests of both sides...
China’s poverty alleviation “inspiring model” for developing states – Egyptian politician
by Mahmoud Fouly
China's accomplishments in poverty alleviation represent an inspiring model for developing countries to learn from,...
Uruguay’s economy shows signs of recovery, says finance chief
Uruguay's economy is showing signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2020 following the economic crisis caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,...
EU expects cooperation, dialogue with China in post-pandemic world, says expert
The European Union (EU) is expecting cooperation and dialogue with China in various fields as bilateral ties are faced with both opportunities and...
WHO says new record hit in COVID-19 infections in single day
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Sudan says conflict, COVID-19 to blame for economic slump
South Sudan on Friday said that conflicts and COVID-19 pandemic were to blame for declining economic growth in the country.
Salvatore Garang...
Kenya government says 2020 economic growth to drop to 2.6 percent
Kenya's economic growth is expected to drop to 2.6 percent in 2020, down from the previous year's 5.4 percent, mainly due to COVID-19,...
Jordan says explosion hits army base due to high temperature
Jordan Armed Forces said Friday dawn explosion that rocked a military base in the Zarqa governorate was due to the high temperature.
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