Category: Africa

Africa: President Ramaphosa Asks Rich Countries Not to Hoard Covid-19 Vaccines

President Cyril Ramaphosa says poor countries desperately need COVID-19 vaccines as much as other nations that have already started vaccinating their citizens. “We are all not safe if some countries are vaccinating their people and some countries are not vaccinating,” said President Ramaphosa on Tuesday. The President did not hold back as he raised concerns

SOUTH AFRICA/ANGOLA : Macron forced to postpone southern Africa tour yet again

Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Angola and South Africa planned for the first quarter of 2021 has been postponed to late March at the earliest. Source link

Zimbabwe: Poor Grain Production Hurting Zim Economy

Zimbabwe has been a net importer of food for the past 2 decades and the country’s import bill has increasingly featured grain imports with maize imports averaging 1.1 million Metric Tonnes (MT) per year in the last 10 years, while wheat and soya beans account for 300 000MT and 150 000MT in import quantities respectively.

Africa: Study shows vaccine nationalism could cost rich countries US$4.5 trillion

Paris — New comprehensive economic modelling shows advanced economies stand to lose trillions of dollars through vaccine nationalism – more than previously thoughtEconomic benefits of funding multilateral efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines dwarf the costsAdvanced economies with international linkages have the most to gain from global collaboration on vaccine access and distribution A

Kenya/Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Marathon Champ Pitches Camp in Kapsait, Chases Olympic Ticket

The Kapsait Athletics Training Camp in Elgeyo Marakwet County is proving to be a distance running Mecca of sorts with an increasing number of elite foreign athletes pitching camp at this address, some 3,000 metres above sea level, seeking improved performance. The camp was catapulted into global limelight when Brigid Kosgei, who trains at Kapsait,

Africa: A Key Component Of Climate Change Adaptation Urgently Needs A More Sustainable Approach – New ODI Report

A new report from global think-tank ODI sheds light on the need to strengthen sustainable climate services across Africa if ambitions for effective climate adaptation are to be realised. African countries are expected to be hit hard by climate change, and unpredictable and extreme weather is already having a significant impact on people’s lives across

CAMEROON : Ministers ruled offside over FIFA boss's route to African Nations opening match

Government ministers clashed with the president’s office over the route to be taken by the official convoy bringing FIFA chairman Gianni Infantino and his entourage to the opening match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) between Cameroon and Zimbabwe in Yaounde on 16 January. Source link

Mozambique: Cyclone Eloise Hits Beira

Maputo — As forecast, Cyclone Eloise hit the central Mozambican city of Beira early on Saturday morning, with winds of 140 kilometres an hour and gusts of up to 160 kilometres an hour, according to the independent television station, STV. The cyclone flooded much of the city, and left it without electricity, while mobile phone

Africa: Why Cranes Need to Correct Results On Final Straight

Uganda, Togo, Morocco and Rwanda were all heading to the pitch for their second Group C games of the African Nations Championship (Chan) last night as we published this. But the topic of discussion remains as alive as the next and final group games on Tuesday night. It will be the same kick-off times between

EAST AFRICA : Kenya Railways boss feels the heat from anti-graft body

Months ahead of the scheduled delivery in June of six locomotives from Spain’s Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca, the procurement contract has already landed new Kenya Railways Corp (KRC) director Philip Mainga in the hotseat. Source link

Mozambique: Coastal City of Beira Braces for Another Hit

Geneva — The Mozambican city of Beira and the region around it are bracing for the impact of tropical storm Eloise, expected to make landfall soon. “Even if Eloise doesn’t make landfall directly on Beira, there is a very high probability that Beira is going to be hit by these very high winds and heavy

Africa: Over 2.8 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of January 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,364,291. Reported deaths in Africa reached 82,789 and 2,809,930 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,380,807 – and 39,501 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (463,706), Tunisia (190,884), Egypt (158,963), Ethiopia (159,715), and Nigeria (116,655). For the latest totals, see

Mozambique: Nyusi Urges Cne Leadership to Be Impartial and Objective

Maputo — Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday urged the leadership of the National Elections Commission (CNE) to work with objectivity, impartiality, competence and zeal. He was speaking at a ceremony in Maputo where he swore into office the chairperson and two deputy chairpersons of the CNE. The chairperson is the Anglican bishop of the

Africa: Amnesty and FA Launch Guide for Increasing Refugee Women’s Participation in Football

Amnesty International UK, in partnership with the English Football Association, have today launched a free guide and online training series which aims to increase refugee women’s participation in grassroots football. The guide will help coaches, clubs and their foundations, county FAs, and others to set up football sessions with and for refugee women and girls

Mozambique: New Army Leadership Urged to Re-Establish Peace

Maputo — Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has urged the new leadership of the Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) to re-establish peace in the northern districts of Cabo Delgado province, as well as to swiftly restore order in Manica and Sofala provinces in the country’s central region. Nyusi posed those challenges on Wednesday in Maputo when swearing

Africa: Joe Biden’s in-Tray for Africa As He Takes Power Today

Africa may be looking up to Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris to right the wrongs of Donald Trump as the pair take power following a chaotic political season in the US. And while Biden will most certainly consider addressing domestic issues first after his swearing in this afternoon in Washington, his in-tray

MALI : AfDB to take over financing of Kenié dam abandonned by IFC

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is examining a case for the financing of the 42-MW hydropower plant Kenié. The Abuja-based institution is in talks with the project developer, French power producer Eranove. Source link

Mozambique: UN to Shine Urgent Spotlight On Cabo Delgado Crisis

Geneva — After developing under the radar for a number of years, what has been described as a humanitarian disaster in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado region is now grabbing the United Nations’ attention. The UN is so concerned that the regional directors for Southern and Eastern Africa of various of its agencies will jointly address

Africa: Discovery of Two New Giant Radio Galaxies Offers Fresh Insights Into the Universe

Two giant radio galaxies have been discovered with South Africa’s powerful MeerKAT telescope, located in the Karoo region, a semi-arid area in the south west of the country. Radio galaxies get their name from the fact that they release huge beams, or ‘jets’, of radio light. These happen through the interaction between charged particles and

GHANA : Foreign minister Botchway, centrepiece of Akufo Addo's ECOWAS chairmanship

Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo’s powerful foreign minister for the past four years, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway is to chair a meeting of her ECOWAS colleagues in Mali on 19 January. Source link

Africa: Namibia Prepares for CHAN Opener

The 2020 Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicked off on Saturday 16 January in Cameroon. Namibia will open their campaign against Guinea on Tuesday at the Limbe Sports Stadium. Namibia is making her second consecutive appearance at the finals. In 2018, Namibia defeated Ivory Coast and Uganda 1-0 each and drew 1-1 with Zambia, the

Africa: AfCFTA – What Nigerian Businesses Must Do to Export to African Countries – Official

Nigerian govt unveils guidelines for export to AfCTA countries The Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) Saturday said exporters or agents aspiring to move products to countries under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) must obtain permits, licences, certificates and other relevant documentation from appropriate government agencies. Apart from getting regulatory approvals from such

GUINEA/SIERRA LEONE : With China all over Guinean bauxite and iron ore, investors target Sierra Leone

Indian group Geetarani Mohanty (GRM) is eagerly awaiting the Freetown government’s reply to its request for a bauxite and iron ore exploration permit for a site in Koinadugu District, northern Sierra Leone, filed in late 2020.DiversifyingThis permit would allow GRM Source link

Zimbabwe: Chikwende Perfect for Simba

FC Platinum striker Perfect Chikwende is ineligible to play for his new side Simba SC in the CAF Champions League group stages after joining the club from the Zimbabwean champions on Friday. The Tanzanian football champions are believed to have paid an around US$50 000 transfer fee for the red-hot 27-year-old forward. Chikwende has already

Africa: Dismantling Barriers to Women’s Participation in Peace Processes

Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund launches new rapid financing tool Originally published by the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) – together with UN, government and civil society partners – launched on Thursday a new financing mechanism to urgently accelerate women’s influence and participation in peace processes across the

South Africa: Policies Go Some Way to Tackling Poverty and Inequality. but More Is Needed

South Africa is one of the most unequal societies in the world. More than 50% of the population live in poverty. Despite notable gains in poverty reduction post-apartheid, poverty levels have remained consistently highest among women, black South Africans, people with disabilities, and those living in rural areas. The government has committed itself to addressing

Africa: Advisors Propose New System to Regulate China’s Overseas Investments

Beijing — A government-backed coalition of international advisors to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has recommended that China apply more stringent environmental controls over its overseas investments. If adopted, this would be a major departure from China’s usual approach of deferring to host country rules, many of them inadequate, for regulating its overseas investments.

KENYA/SOMALIA : MBDA to help Kenyan forces in AMISOM demine Al-Shabaab-plagued Somalian front

Right after offering its demining solutions to the Sahel region armies, the European defence firm MBDA is ready to roll out its equipment in the Horn of Africa. Source link

Zambia: ‘We Will Be Ready for CHAN’ – Zambia Midfielder Sakala

Zambia midfielder Benson Sakala says the team has adapted well to weather conditions in Cameroon ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that kicks off on January 16. In an interview after the morning training session at the Kadji Sports Academy (KSA), Sakala, who is the vice-captain of the squad, said competition in the team

Africa: Brave Warriors Jet Off to Cameroon for African Nations Championship Finals Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Brave Warriors interim coach Bobby Samaria Thursday revealed the 28 Brave Warriors for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) Finals in Cameroon. The team departed on Thursday for the tourney that will kick off on Saturday. Namibia will face Zambia, Guinea and Tanzania in Group D, and will start their campaign on 19 January against