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Zimbabwe: African Development Bank approves $13.7 million to strengthen health system, boost anti-COVID-19 efforts

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $13.7 million grant to finance the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe. The...

Madagascar to begin clinical trials for artemisia vaccine

Madagascar's President has said that the country will begin clinical trials for an artemisia-based vaccine for coronavirus. Andry Rajoelina said the vaccine trials will start...

Nigerians cautious as coronavirus lockdown eased

In Nigeria, businesses have reopened on the first working day after the easing of a lockdown imposed on key urban areas in a bid...

Aliko Dangote Foundation engages 54gene Laboratory to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 test per day in Kano

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) (www.Dangote.com/foundation/), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialized in research, and diagnostics, to...

Ghanaian gets nod to represent ECOWAS at UN

A Ghanaian energy icon, Mr Mahama Kappiah has been appointed the Permanent Representative Ambassador of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to...

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Ecuador backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty, expands Embassy services nationwide

The Republic of Ecuador has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, following high-level talks between the two countries in Rabat.

Move beyond operating in silos, Interior Minister urges security agencies

Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the Interior, has urged internal security agencies in the Western Region to move beyond operating in silos and embrace an integrated and collaborative approach in the management of security issues in the region.

Children’s concerns need stronger place in climate agreements

The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) is exploring ways to strengthen children's participation in climate negotiations and ensure their concerns feature in decisions at COP31.

Climate investment can create jobs, protect livelihoods – Minister

Climate investment can create jobs, strengthen economies and protect vulnerable communities from climate-related losses, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability says.

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