Nigerian government identifies flood prone areas in 31 states, calls for prior preparations
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has identified 148 local government areas from 31 states to be at higher...
Africa
Tanzania, Rwanda join Nigeria to recall controversial J&J children’s cough syrup
Drug regulators in Tanzania and Rwanda have recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab children's cough syrup as...
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa jets out to Uganda and Sudan, 15 to 18 April
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 15-16 April 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Uganda to meet with...
President Ruto’s one-sided remark on Iran-Israel clash met with strong criticism
In a statement on his X platform, President William Ruto of Kenya expressed opposition over Iran's attack on the State...
Political campaigns kick off in Chad ahead of presidential election
Ahead of the presidential election in Chad, interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has begun his campaign meant to restore democratic...
DR Congo: At Least 15 killed, several others missing in landslide triggered by heavy rains
No fewer than 15 people have died, and as many as 60 others were declared missing following a landslide in...
Hundreds rally in Niger, demand expulsion of US troops
Hundreds marched through Niger's capital on Saturday to demand the expulsion of US troops. The rally came after the ruling...
Lassa fever: Nigeria records one fatality, 15 fresh cases in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever...
UN agencies say about 55 million people face hunger in West and Central Africa
The United Nations humanitarian agencies have warned that soaring prices have exacerbated a food crisis in West and Central Africa,...
Egypt receives €1 billion EU aid package to boost economy
As part of its continued support for Egypt's dwindling economy Egypt's economy in decades, the European Union has announced an...
