Hammed J. Sulaiman
Zambia pauses reopening of schools over virus fears
President Edgar Lungu of Zambia ordered schools on Friday to delay reopening by two weeks. Schools were due to open…
South Africa May Restart Covid Unemployment Relief, Unions Say
The Unemployment Insurance Fund of South Africa may restart payments to assist individuals unable to work due to the coronavirus…
COVID-19: Nigeria Plans Vaccination For 40% of Population in 2021
In 2021, Nigeria plans to vaccinate as much as 40 percent of its 200 million population against the coronavirus. Faisal…
Zimbabwe Calls On Tenders for Oxygen Supply as COVID Cases Surge
The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe invited tenders to supply its medical facilities with oxygen as the number of coronavirus…
Ethiopia warns Sudan it is running out of patience over border dispute
Ethiopia warned Sudan on Tuesday that, despite attempts to diffuse tensions with diplomacy, it was running out of patience with…
Nigerian Senate President Promises Action on ‘Long-Delayed’ Oil Reform Law
The Senate president of Nigeria said that lawmakers will push the bill through the national assembly despite forces "working desperately"…
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Sudan added new agreements after being removed from ‘terrorism-sponsoring’ states
Sudan, following Washington's decision to remove the country from the list of terrorism-sponsoring states and restore its sovereign immunity after…
Nigerian soldiers eliminate 28 Boko Haram militants
In an operation in Nigeria's northeastern state of Yobe, Nigerian troops killed 28 Boko Haram militants. The military spokesperson, Benard…
African free trade tariff rules aimed to be completed by July
A senior official with the bloc's secretariat said on Monday that members of Africa's new free trade area should complete…
What Nigeria-Microsoft partnership means for Africa
Local media recently reported that global technology heavyweight company, Microsoft Corporation, has revealed plans to partner with the Nigerian Government…
Senegal Eyes 2023 To Kickstart $4.8 Billion BP-Backed Project
According to Oil Minister Sophie Gladima of Senegal, the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim gas field development, straddling the offshore waters of…
South Africa’s ANC Clears Air On ‘Land-Expropriation Clause’ This Year
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the ruling party of South Africa expects parliament to approve an amendment to the constitution…