UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge has expressed support for regional efforts to encourage a return to democratic and constitutional rule in Mali.  In a statement, Duddridge said ‘the UK reiterates its condemnation of the coup in Mali, and of…

A UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday that Mali’s new military authorities should “scrupulously respect human rights” and release all leaders detained in last week’s coup.  Alioune Tine, an independent expert for human rights in Mali, said that contrary…

The World Health Organization has warned that African countries must urgently boost critical care capacity to prevent health facilities from being overwhelmed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The UN Health on Thursday during a virtual briefing said the gap between COVID-19…

The regional bloc – The Economic Community of West African States and the African Development Bank intend to implement a framework to regulate the regional market together. The virtual meeting between the two organization, which is scheduled for today, is…

Togo is set to benefit from The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) and Japan 2.4 billion dollars support to States adhering to the COVAX initiative. The decision was taken on the sidelines of the One World Protected summit,…

The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana has announced an extension of their industrial action. The association in a statement issued Thursday, said the extension was necessitated by government’s feet-dragging and lackadaisical attitude which the staff say, is contrary…

Nigeria's Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the country, as one that is presently dripping bitterness and sadness. The former president argued that even though the country is destined to be a land flowing with milk and honey, bad leadership…

The World Bank has approved 134 million (half of the funds in grants), from the International Development Association (IDA) to enable safe, affordable, and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Senegal. The fund will enable the country to ensure effective…