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COVID-19 Vaccines Unavailable Until 2021, Says Nigeria’s Health Minister, Ehanire

18 September 2020

Nigeria Health Minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Nigerian Government has said no vaccine for the Coron

Edo Grudge Match Reaches Final By Azu Ishiekwene

18 September 2020

Azu Ishiekwene It couldn’t get worse. Like many family feuds, offence festered as quickly as affecti

Lawmaker Who Sponsored Bill Allowing Governor Uzodinma Arrest Persons Arbitrarily Says Document Was Altered

18 September 2020

Frank Ugboma Honourable Frank Ugboma, Deputy Minority Leader, Imo State House of Assembly, who spons

Nigerian Soldier Fighting Boko Haram Commits Suicide, Leaves Letter For Wife

18 September 2020

File Photo A soldier fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East has reportedly killed himself.

Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Three Persons In Borno Communities

18 September 2020

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have attacked two villages in Borno, killing no fewer t

Governor El-Rufai Is Killing The Hausa Shàgo Culture Of Northern Nigeria Starting From Kaduna State By Saliu Momodu

18 September 2020

Through out Kaduna State, Governor Ahmed Nasiru El-rufai through his iconic onslaught of mass demoli

We Don’t Need Your Investment In South-East, IPOB Replies Miyetti Allah

18 September 2020

The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, on Thursday, responded to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Associ

Edo 2020 Election: How Students, Apathy, Violence May Shape Election

18 September 2020

Voters in Edo State will go to the polls this Saturday to elect a governor. They will face a similar

Edo: Lawmaker Warns Against Inconclusive Election

18 September 2020

Tajudeen Yusuf Tajudeen Yusuf A member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Yusuf, has warned t

Edo Poll: I Told God Not To Give Me Power If It Will Cost The Blood Of Anyone, Obaseki Says

18 September 2020

The Edo State governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Godwin Obaseki, has s

Burkina Faso: Young Rice Producers of Bagre Aspire to Satisfy Local Market

18 September 2020

[allAfrica] On a mission to satisfy local demand for rice, the Mitiri Cooperative of Young Rice Prod

West Africa: Feeding The Future With Homegrown Cassava, Rice

18 September 2020

[allAfrica] Dakar and Cape Town -- The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is celeb

Ethiopia: Boeing to Pay Billions in Compensation

18 September 2020

[Nation] The legal action against Boeing over two deadly crashes of its best-selling aircraft has re

Zimbabwe: Nurses Lay Foundation For Better Chronic Disease Management

18 September 2020

[MSF] In Zimbabwe, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are estimated to account for 31% of total deaths

Nigeria: WTO - Okonjo-Iweala, Four Others to Emerge Final Candidates

18 September 2020

[This Day] The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is set to announce on Friday the departure of three ca

Zimbabwe: More Firms Mining Secretly in Game Parks - Watchdog

18 September 2020

[New Zimbabwe] The has established that there are more companies holding mining titles in the Nation

Zimbabwe: Fresh Scandal Rocks Power Utility

18 September 2020

[New Zimbabwe] An external audit has unearthed a massive scandal implicating a senior Zimbabwe Elect

Angola: Covid-19 Impact Reduces Oil Activity

17 September 2020

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The reduction in drilling activity, whose financial losses have yet to be quantifi

Zimbabwe: Hwange National Park Case Struck off Court Roll

17 September 2020

[263Chat] High court judge Owen Tagu has struck off the court roll, on a technicality, an urgent app

Ethiopia: U.S. Congress Blames Boeing, Its Engineers for Crash

18 September 2020

[Nation] Paul Njoroge sat up late on the evening of March 9, 2019, tracking a flight from Toronto, C

Kenya: Mombasa Gets Facelift With Billion-Shilling Road Works

18 September 2020

[Nation] Multibillion-shilling road projects currently underway in Mombasa are set to change the fac

Kenya: We're All Winners! Senate Adopts County Revenue-Sharing Formula

18 September 2020

[Nation] The Senate has finally adopted the third basis of sharing county revenue -- bringing to an

Africa: Germany's Platform for Remittances to Africa's Entrepreneurs

18 September 2020

[DW] Africans in the diaspora routinely send money to relatives and friends at home. A new online pl

Zimbabwe: 15,000 Panners Arrested This Year

18 September 2020

[The Herald] Almost 15 000 gold panners, including members of machete gangs and other criminal eleme

South Africa: Civil Society Rallies for Access to Clean Water

18 September 2020

[Daily Maverick] Fourteen civil society organisations have joined forces to fight the lack of access

Zimbabwe: Agriculture Heartbeat of Nation - Mnangagwa

18 September 2020

[The Herald] PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday described agriculture as life and called upon Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Spokesperson Not Happy With Ban On China Game Park Mining

18 September 2020

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba has come out guns bl

Namibia: Ruling Party MPs Reject Discussion On Zimbabwe

18 September 2020

[Namibian] Swapo members of parliament on Wednesday blocked a motion to discuss the situation in Zim

Zimbabwe: Top Executive Under Fire for Prejudicing Power Utility of Millions

18 September 2020

[263Chat] Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) revenue assurance boss,

Zimbabwe: What Legacy Are Our Leaders Leaving?

18 September 2020

[Zimbabwe Independent] One religious song by Millie Lou Pace has a powerful verse that says "It

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Can Still Do the Right Thing

18 September 2020

[Zimbabwe Independent] Ace Magashule, secretary-general of the African National Congress (ANC), the

Tanzania: Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda Race Ahead to Forge a Single Stock Market

18 September 2020

[East African] Three East African countries have joined forces to implement a World Bank-funded fina

South Africa: Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged

18 September 2020

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repurchase (repo) rate unchanged

Kenya: DP Ruto Asks Governors to Reconsider Decision to Shut Down Counties

18 September 2020

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President William Ruto has asked the Council of Governors to reconsid

Nigeria: Travellers Must Pay for Covid-19 Test, Govt Insists

18 September 2020

[This Day] The federal government has again insisted that it is the responsibility of Nigerians trav

Belarus borders remain open despite Lukashenko's closure threat

18 September 2020

Border Guard Service says border checkpoints remain open, though controls and inspections have been

â€˜Alarmingâ€™: WHO warns Europe over 300,000 COVID-19 cases in week

18 September 2020

Daily UK cases alone number in the thousands, as experts say the true figure could be in the tens of

Yemeni warring sides hold UN-sponsored talks on prisoner swap

18 September 2020

UN envoy says he hopes meeting in Switzerland to result in swift release of detainees.

Coronavirus pandemic: Working from office could become history

18 September 2020

Wales's first minister had the idea to keep a third of the workforce on rotation at home perman

Israel goes into second coronavirus lockdown: Live news

18 September 2020

Global cases' tally passes 30 million; UK not ruling out new lockdown; Australia allows more ci

Indonesian teachers struggle with distance learning

18 September 2020

For many teachers, there is no sign when the challenge of teaching without a classroom might end.

Lebanese footballer Mohamed Atwi dies of bullet wound

18 September 2020

Atwi was reportedly hit in the head by a bullet fired in the air during funeral last month for Beiru

Tropical Storm Noul pounds Vietnam; one dead, dozens injured

18 September 2020

Authorities evacuate more than one million people across three central provinces, shut down all airp

World's richest urged to do more to keep millions from starving

18 September 2020

World Food Programme chief warns famine possible in up to three dozen countries, decries situation i

Attacks surge in northwest Pakistan amid Afghan peace effort

18 September 2020

Since March the Pakistan Taliban has unleashed a wave of attacks on Pakistani security forces, killi

The poisoning of Alexey Navalny: Five key things to know

18 September 2020

One month on since Navalny fell ill, the Kremlin critic is out of a coma amid a growing rift between

Somalia names new prime minister, unveils plan for elections

18 September 2020

President appoints newcomer Mohamed Hussein Roble to replace former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire

'It ruined my life': School closures in Kenya lead to rise in FGM

18 September 2020

With classrooms closed to curb coronavirus, girls are more at risk of FGM, teenage pregnancy and chi

As coronavirus cases rise, is UK heading for second lockdown?

18 September 2020

Health minister refuses to rule out another national lockdown as 21 more die from disease.

China conducts more exercises near Taiwan as US official visits

18 September 2020

China, which claims the democratically-ruled island as its own, says combat drills are to defend its

US CDC testing guidance was published against objections: Report

18 September 2020

The guidelines said testing was not necessary for people who were exposed to COVID-19 but not displa

Australia to ease border limits, allow more citizens home

18 September 2020

With 24,000 Australians stranded abroad, PM Scott Morrison moves to raise cap on number of people al

The pitfalls of glamorising Black Power activism

18 September 2020

It is time we move beyond our obsession with revolutionary aesthetics and engage with its politics.

Bolivian interim President Anez withdraws from election race

18 September 2020

By pulling out of race, Jeanine Anez could increase chances the October 18 election will be pushed t

Siah Armajani (1939-2020): An artist of public happiness

18 September 2020

If Hannah Arendt theorised public happiness for Americans, Armajani staged it beautifully.

Australia police in spotlight on Indigenous deaths in custody

18 September 2020

Protests follow last week's death of 49-year-old woman in cell, the 441st since landmark 1991 r

Thailand's Cannabis Revolution

18 September 2020

In the first country in Asia to legalise medical marijuana, some promise it will alleviate poverty a

IPL cricket set to kick off in UAE amid India COVID-19 crisis

18 September 2020

The Twenty20 tournament was moved to the UAE as coronavirus cases in India have surged in recent mon

Biden calls Trump 'totally irrational': US election news

18 September 2020

At town hall in Pennsylvania, Biden says Trump's inept response to COVID 'close to crimina

Analysis: Why Trump's best news of the week may not pay off

18 September 2020

The UAE-Bahrain-Israel normalisation deals are unlikely to boost Trump's campaign, and he'

Coronavirus: London's New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled

18 September 2020

Mayor Sadiq Khan says "we simply can't afford to have numbers of people congregating"

CCTV released of man wanted for NHS worker mask attack

18 September 2020

Police believe the assault began when the victim avoided the attacker, who was not wearing a mask.

Tashan Daniel's Tube station killers lodge appeals

17 September 2020

Aspiring athlete Tashan Daniel was stabbed to death on his way to an Arsenal match.

What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea?

17 September 2020

A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.

Coronavirus testing: Simple test gives results in 90 minutes

18 September 2020

The device is already being used in some hospitals to identify Covid patients.

Bestival death: Ceon Broughton will not face retrial

18 September 2020

No further action will be taken against the boyfriend of Louella Fletcher-Michie, the CPS says.

Jo Malone denounces her former brand's John Boyega decision

18 September 2020

The British perfumer says removing actor John Boyega from his own advert was "utterly despicabl

'Man on fire' in Mitcham dies

17 September 2020

Police are treating the death of the unidentified man in Mitcham, south London, as unexplained.

'No questions' over double handcuffing of man who died in custody

17 September 2020

Footage shown to an inquest depicts Kevin Clarke's hands being put into two sets of handcuffs.

National Theatre to reopen with pantomime and transformed stage

17 September 2020

Pantomime is to also return to the London venue for the first time since 1983.

Giant George Michael mural unveiled in Kingsbury

17 September 2020

The nine-metre high piece celebrates the singer as a pioneering cultural and LGBTQ+ figure, artist s

How to protect your mental health

16 March 2020

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

New guidance - what must I do?

12 May 2020

Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: What it does to the body

14 March 2020

What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?

Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?

15 September 2020

Coronavirus cases are increasing, so what are the rules on social distancing?

Coronavirus pandemic: Where are the global hotspots?

18 September 2020

Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.

Europa League: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-2 Tottenham

17 September 2020

Tottenham come from behind to beat nine-man Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Europa League qualifying.

Bale set to arrive in England on Friday for Spurs return

18 September 2020

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale arrives at Tottenham Hotspur's training ground as he nears a re

Leinster v Saracens: Will Owen Farrell absence prove key to Champions Cup result?

17 September 2020

From match-day maestro to training-ground impressionist, Owen Farrell will miss the Leinster match,

National League: Fan pilots approved for 22 & 26 September

18 September 2020

The National League receives approval to stage test events allowing up to 1,000 people to attend fri

Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers

18 September 2020

Live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Coventry City and Queens Park Rangers.

This Pacific Island province is so frustrated with China's presence that it's pushing for independence

18 September 2020

See how Indonesians who didn't wear mask were dealt with

17 September 2020

Villagers who refuse to wear masks are being forced by local authorities to dig graves for victims o

US holds its second high-profile visit to Taiwan in two months

18 September 2020

A high-profile United States official is visiting Taiwan for the second time in two months, the late

Novichok found on water bottle suggests Russia's Navalny poisoned before he went to airport, aides say

17 September 2020

Traces of poison were found on a bottle of water from the hotel room in Siberia where Alexey Navalny

The pandemic didn't solve climate change. This week's disasters are proof

18 September 2020

• Latest on Covid-19: Global cases have passed 30M

The pandemic hurt Richard Branson's business empire. He's looking for new deals anyway

17 September 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has battered Richard Branson's business empire. Now, the billionaire i

A side-by-side comparison of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X

17 September 2020

This holiday season will see a showdown between new consoles from two of the biggest names in gaming

Nintendo is discontinuing the 3DS

17 September 2020

The Nintendo 3DS is discontinued.

Will an Apple One subscription save you money? We break it down

16 September 2020

Apple's newly announced subscription bundles are the company's latest effort to push its m

A multibillion-dollar shopping obsession goes mainstream in China

7 September 2020

Eight months ago, Meng Hu quit her job as a flight attendant in Guangzhou, China to pursue her dream

US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters

18 September 2019

If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave migh

Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise

12 July 2019

How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis

12 July 2019

Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us

How Emma Watson's Met Gala gown changed the red carpet forever

31 August 2020

Only just over a decade ago, sustainability in fashion was a fringe issue. But today, it has become

Will China ever embrace second-hand fashion?

31 August 2020

China may produce and consume more apparel than anywhere else in the world, but when it comes to buy

Worried about your lifestyle and the climate? Read these books

31 August 2020

Looking for the next step to reduce your environmental fashion footprint? The best way is to read an

'Most clothes can be recycled' and 8 other myths

2 September 2020

Buying from eco-consicous brands isn't the best way to adopt sustainable style. Your online ret

Is algae the new cotton?

31 August 2020

Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi wants you to imagine that your shirt is alive.

Why passenger jets could soon be flying in formation

15 September 2020

Birds are the undisputed masters of aerodynamics.

'They've forgotten us': Thousands of Australians stranded overseas

14 September 2020

No job, no visa, no health care -- and barred from returning home. This powder keg of misfortunes is

Scientists say they've figured the odds of catching Covid-19 on a plane

20 August 2020

Sitting squeezed between a number of strangers on board an aircraft might feel like a risky position

Left behind because of Covid-19, a tiny dog travels 10,000 miles to rejoin her owners

2 September 2020

All the best dogs find their way home eventually. Sometimes, like Pipsqueak the wiener dog, they

The surprises hidden in Microsoft's Flight Simulator

10 September 2020

We'd heard about the new Microsoft Flight Simulator's mega-realistic scenery, digitally di

Futuristic 'Flying-V' airplane makes successful maiden flight

7 September 2020

Researchers have conducted a successful maiden flight of the Flying-V, a futuristic and fuel efficie

With their club closed, these drag queens are delivering dinner and a show right to your door

6 September 2020

A popular San Francisco cabaret and nightclub is making the best of the pandemic shutdown with a mea