Egypt, Sudan upset over Nile dam filling
They highlighted the importance of reaching a binding legal agreement on filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that would
South Africa eases lockdown curbs
Religious, social, political and cultural gatherings will be permitted, subject to limitations on size, adherence to social distancing and other health protocols….reports
Military plane crash in Nigeria kills 7
According to the spokesperson, the Chief of the Air Staff Oladayo Amao has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, urging the
No reduction of troops in Sahel: Macron
“Significant changes will undoubtedly be made to our military system in the Sahel in due course, but they will not take place
Zimbabwe extends lockdown again
President of Zimbabwe extended nationwide lockdown into another two weeks in order to control further spread of Covid. He, however, increased business
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes WTO director-general
The decision was made at a special meeting of the WTO’s General Council at which the World Bank veteran was formally selected…reports
UNHCR reveals funding gap to meet needs of refugees
The UNHCR is working to meet the needs of refugees and IDPs despite the funding gap and incidence of armed conflicts in
Africa’s Covid-19 cases reach 3.74 mn
According to the continental disease control and prevention agency’s Africa COVID-19 dashboard, the death toll related to the pandemic stood at 98,187
Kenya will resume flights to Rome in June
A good news for all Kenyans. National carrier Kenya Airways said it will resume flights to Rome from its hub in Nairobi
Sudan PM dissolves govt
According to the decision, the relieved ministers would remain in their ministries as caretaker ministers until the new government is formed….reports Asian