Politics
Why Mali is in turmoil again
Gunfire was heard on Tuesday at an army base outside Mali’s capital Bamako. The Norwegian Embassy and security sources said a possible mutiny was under way. Opponents of President Ibrahim Boubacar …
Health
South Africa has launched a second coronavirus vaccine trial
The vaccine from US-based biotechnology company Novavax is being trialled in a study by the University of Witwatersrand. Professor of Vaccinology Shabir Madhi said the trial would involve 2,900 par…
Health
Namibia warns against elephant dung cure for coronavirus
The Namibian government is warning its citizens not to trust claims on social media that elephant dung can cure COVID-19 , as coronavirus infections rise more rapidly. Ministry of Environment, For…
Politics
Nigeria to reopen for international flights
The Nigerian government has announced that it will reopen the country’s airspace for international passenger flights from the 29 August. Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika tweeted that the flights’ resu…
Politics
Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar
Imagine the house next door is on fire and there is no fire brigade to call on to avert an imminent disaster about to engulf you and your family. That is how Egypt has viewed Libya since the brutal…
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