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Promote peasant farmer seeds in West Africa – Youth farmers
Youth peasant seeds farmers from West Africa have called on authorities to engage the youth to protect and promote peasant farmer seed systems in Africa for sustainable development. A representative from the West African Network for farmers and producers
Tunisia's president says decree to dissolve judicial body ready
Tunisian President Kais Saied said Monday that a draft decree to dissolve the Supreme Judicial Council is ready, stressing the necessity to take such a move. Saied said while receiving his Prime Minister Najla Bouden that resorting to the council's dissolution
Chimps observed medicating themselves - and others - with insects for the first time
Chimps observed medicating themselves - and others - with insects for the first time At the Loango National Park in the Central African country of Gabon, adult chimpanzee Suzee is shown inspecting a day-old wound on the foot of her adolescent son, Sia. Then,
Facts Matter (Jan. 7): CDC Signals Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule, in Part to Address ...
The CDC recently released a statement, in which they signaled that a change is coming to their COVID vaccine schedule in order to mitigate the number of
South Africa approves China’s Sinopharm COVID vaccine
South Africa South Africa’s health regulator announced Monday that it had registered China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for use in the country. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) said it authorized use
Omicron, delta variants detected in Central African Republic
The omicron and delta coronavirus variants are both circulating in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Pasteur Institute of Bangui confirmed Monday. "Based on genomic surveillance data, 80 complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences
Valentine's Day a creation of the kingdom of darkness - Nigerian evangelist
Controversial Nigerian evangelist, Funmilayo Adebayo, better known as Mummy GO has faulted the idea behind the celebration of Valentine's Day globally. Valentine's Day, a day which is celebrated annually on February 14 is a special day where people show
Zambezi River Authority on course with Kariba Dam rehabilitation project
-The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) announced Monday that the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) is on course in line with its 2025 completion date. The project involves reshaping the plunge pool and refurbishment of the spillway gates at the Kariba
Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end
Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs. ...
19 arrested for suspected oil-stealing in Nigeria
LAGOS, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said Monday that it had arrested 19 people on suspicion of stealing oil in southern Nigeria's River State in recent operations against vandalism. The suspects
AFCON 2021: Senegal bags trophy, but here is final award list and major stats [LIST]
Senegal was crowned the winner of Afcon 2021 on Sunday. Find the entire list of tournament winners, as well as individual awards and statistical information. After the final whistle to end the tournament this
'Amazing’ New Beans Could Save Coffee from Climate Change
Millions of people around the world enjoy
'Amazing' New Beans Could Save Coffee From Climate Change
Millions of people around the world enjoy a daily cup of coffee; however, their daily caffeine fix could be under threat because climate change is killing coffee plants, putting farmers' livelihoods at risk. Inside the vast, steamy greenhouses at the
South Africa Jails Twins for Terrorism Over US Embassy Plot
A South African court convicted and jailed twin brothers for terrorism on Monday over plans to attack the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria and join the Islamic State group, local media reported.� Tony-Lee
Mauritius to lead ‘historic’ expedition to contested Chagos Islands
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius: The prime minister of Mauritius announced on Monday a “historic visit” by a research vessel to the disputed Chagos Islands, an archipelago it claims in full but which is administered by Britain. Pravind Jugnauth told reporters that a
ECOWAS working to 'arrest recoup wave of coups – Diplomat
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has stated that President Akufo-Addo as leader of the ECOWAS has provided leadership to address the causes of the division
Hundreds gather for funeral of Morocco boy who died in well
Mourners stood in the remote forested hills to farewell five-year-old Rayan Awram, who died after being trapped in a well for days Huge crowds laid to rest Rayan Awram, a five-year-old Moroccan boy who spent four days trapped down a well and sparked a rescue
Uranium Snapshot: Eight juniors of interest
Aerial view, Alces Lake property in Saskatchewan Appia’s Elliot Lake uranium-REE property includes 101 claims 3 km north of Elliot Lake. The property is also only 58 km northeast of Blind River, Ontario, where Cameco operates the world’s largest commercial
US 'deeply concerned' over Tunisian president's plan to dissolve judicial council
The US voiced deep concern Monday over Tunisian President Kais Saied's plan to dissolve the country’s Supreme Judicial Council amid tensions with the judiciary. "The United States is deeply concerned by
Central Africa PM fired amid tensions over Russia-France tug of warHenri-Marie Dondra had been named ...
The Central African Republic's prime minister has been sacked, the presidency confirmed Monday, against the backdrop of tensions between pro-Russian and pro-French factions within the government of the poor, unstable country. Henri-Marie Dondra had been named
Jordanians cast their names to compete in provincial elections
(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Feb 7 (Petra) – The Independent Election Commission Monday announced the end of the first day where Jordanians get to file applications to compete for ... ...
Senegal come home to hero's welcome after Africa Cup of Nations win
In tonight's edition: A triumphant homecoming for the Lions as
Egyptian, Djiboutian presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional issues
CAIRO, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh discussed on Monday bilateral relations and regional issues of common interest. During a joint press conference in Cairo, Sisi said
Feature: Chinese books appeal to Egyptian readers at Cairo Int'l Book Fair
by Mahmoud Fouly and Emad al-Azrak CAIRO, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian book lovers have treated themselves with hundreds of titles on China during the 53rd Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), a major cultural event in the Egyptian capital that runs from Jan.
UN, partners ramp up relief work for Cyclone Batsirai victims in Madagascar
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations and partners delivered initial aid to the victims of Tropical Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar while the organization's Humanitarian Air Service conducted needs assessment, a UN spokesman said on Monday. The
South African Twins Plead Guilty to Planning Terror Attacks on Jewish Targets
Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie, South African twins who pled guilty to terrorism charges on Feb. 7, 2022. Photo: YouTube A pair of South African twins pleaded guilty on Monday to numerous terror charges, including a plot to attack Jewish targets in the
Palestinian Fans React to Egypt-Senegal CAF Final (PHOTOS)
Football fans gather in a local restaurant in Gaza City to watch the Egypt-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations (CAF) final.� The game ended with Senegal clinching the title following a dramatic game, which
Africa Cup of Nations review: sorrow, anger and Mané’s redemption
Our writers relive their highs and lows of a tournament completely overshadowed by the Olembe Stadium tragedy This Cup of Nations was played under a shadow from the moment eight supporters died outside Olembe Stadium a fortnight ago. There is no excusing what
2 children in Zambia die after being swept away by floodwaters
Two children in eastern Zambia drowned over the weekend after being swept away by raging floodwaters while attempting to cross a stream with their mother. Police in the capital Lusaka said Monday that the incident happened
South Africa president releases report on 2021 unrest
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa Monday released an expert report to the public regarding the July 2021 civil unrest in South Africa. The review was delivered to Ramaphosa on November 29, 2021 by a panel including Professor Sandy Africa as chair,
