Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.96 mln
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the African continent had reached 1,963,702, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Sunday.
S. Africa launches third COVID-19 vaccine trial
South Africa on Monday launched the country's third COVID-19 vaccine trial, which tests whether an experimental vaccine can protect people from contracting the novel coronavirus or developing serious symptoms.
China-Mozambique financing cooperation is about development
Mozambique's debt to China is moderate, and the current repayment situation is generally normal and sustainable. In response to a study by the Centre for Public Integrity in Mozambique on "hidden debt," both diplomat and expert have said that a debt status reality check needs to be carried out whilst keeping development in mind.
UN Libya envoy voices optimism ahead of talks
The interim head of the UN's Libya mission voiced optimism on Sunday ahead of talks aimed at preparing for elections in the war-torn North African country.
Pandemic hikes concern over much-needed climate finance for poorest
Rich nations will need to boost efforts to provide funding for pandemic-hit poorer countries to battle climate change if they are to meet a promise of raising $100 billion a year from 2020, climate finance officials and analysts said.
Egypt says it plans railway lines extending to Libya, Sudan
Egypt's transport minister on Sunday announced proposals to construct a railway line to reach the Sudanese city of Wadi Halfa, and to extend a line in the north to Libya's second-most populous city Benghazi.
Algerian leader on road to COVID-19 recovery
The health of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who contracted the COVID-19 disease, is “constantly improving,” the presidency said Sunday in a statement.
French interior minister in Algiers to discuss extremism, illegal immigration
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin arrived in Algeria Saturday to discuss tackling extremism and illegal immigration, in the wake of recent attacks in France.
Libya oil firm says daily output tops 1 million barrels
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Saturday production had punched above 1 million barrels per day, nearly two weeks after it lifted the war-torn country's last remaining force majeure.
Kenya to intensify search for further geothermal wells
Kenya said on Wednesday it will intensify the search for more geothermal energy resources with continuing exploration in 11 fields and the drilling of three new geothermal wells is expected to help generate a further 760 MW of electricity, energy ministry officials said on Wednesday.
Sudan says latest Nile dam talks failed over questions of African Union
Sudan said Wednesday the latest round of talks with Egypt and Ethiopia over Addis Ababa's controversial dam on the Blue Nile ended after they failed to make headway.
At least 20 massacred in Mozambique at ceremony
Suspected militants beheaded over a dozen men and teenagers participating in a male initiation ceremony in northern Mozambique, local sources said Wednesday, in the latest violent incident in the country's insurgency-hit northeast.
Malawi says to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2021
Malawi will open an embassy in Jerusalem by the summer of 2021, Malawian Foreign Minister Eisenhower Mkaka said during his visit to Israel on Tuesday.
Acting envoy hopeful for upcoming political talks in Libya after cease-fire
Rival Libyan military officers began talks Monday on home soil for the first time following a cease-fire agreement in October, discussing implementation of the deal.
Blue Nile mega-dam talks restart over Addis Ababa
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia kicked off Sunday the latest round of talks over Addis Ababa's controversial dam on the Blue Nile, waters critical to the two downstream nations.
Uganda launches Chinese-constructed road linking Kenya
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday launched the Chinese-constructed 104-km Musita-Lumino-Busia-Majanji road linking the eastern part of the country to the border district of Busia in Kenya.
Nigerian villagers say gunmen staged mass kidnapping
Gunmen known in Nigeria as “bandits” kidnapped no fewer than 52 people, including a local chief, in a northwestern village, residents said on Monday.
Number of Namibia's dead seals rises to over 7,000
The number of dead cape fur seals discovered washed ashore Namibia's Pelican Point Beach in the coastal town of Walvis Bay has risen to more than 7,000 with the numbers also including female adults, Marine Biologist said Monday.