africa

'Please Protect Our Citizens', Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

‘Please Protect Our Citizens’, Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

June 6, 2022 4:37 am

The government of Lesotho has disclosed that more needs to be done to protect its citizens working in South Africa after hundreds of them were displaced during clashes with the local population.

A spokesman, Likopo Mahase, revealed that Lesotho, which is surrounded by South Africa, is serious about finding long-lasting solutions for the employment of seasonal farm workers.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, more than 400 Lesotho nationals were displaced during fighting with residents in the town of Hankey in the Eastern Cape.

Read Also: Tragedy As Another Nigerian Is Killed In South Africa

A hundred …

COVID-19 Deaths In Africa To Decrease By 94% - WHO Predicts

COVID-19 Deaths In Africa To Decrease By 94% – WHO Predicts

June 3, 2022 4:07 am

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a 94 percent decrease this year in COVID-19 deaths in Africa compared to 2021.

This figure is down from a ‘catastrophically high’ average of 970 fatalities each day in 2021 to around 60 a day by the end of 2022.

‘The low number of deaths expected this year is a huge achievement for the region and a testament to the efforts of countries and partners,’ the WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti told journalists at a virtual press conference which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Despite the new WHO …

'How To Stop Coups', Jonathan Lectures African Leaders

‘How To Stop Coups’, Jonathan Lectures African Leaders

May 13, 2022 3:37 am

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lectured African leaders on policy measures to prioritise to prevent coups and deepen democracy in the continent.

The policies, he said must be anchored on the rule of law, rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance institutions.

Jonathan gave the advice at a two-day sub-regional dialogue on sustaining democratic principles in West Africa.

The dialogue held in Dakar, Senegal.

Jonathan also encouraged African leaders to promote transparency, accountability and inclusion in their state policies to be able to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

Read Also: Why We Want Jonathan Back As President –

…
11 African Countries Currently In Fifth Wave Of COVID-19

11 African Countries Currently In Fifth Wave Of COVID-19

May 6, 2022 12:32 am

Coronavirus infections are on the rise in African countries but are currently becoming less and less fatal, an Africa Centre for Disease Control official revealed on Thursday.

Countries experiencing their “fifth wave” of cases are seeing tallies spike higher than in their previous wave, Deputy Head of the pan-African health organisation, Ahmed Ogwell, said.

Eleven countries on the continent are currently in a fifth wave of infection, with Mauritius in its sixth, Ogwell said.

Some of the countries are Algeria, Benin, Congo Republic, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mauritius, Somalia and Tunisia.

…
Africa Needs $108B Yearly To Close Infrastructure Gap –Adesina

Africa Needs $108B Yearly To Close Infrastructure Gap –Adesina

April 29, 2022 11:28 pm

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has stated that Africa is currently facing a gap in infrastructure financing gap of between 68 billion dollars to 108 billion dollars annually pointing out that a lot needs to be done to position the continent’s economy.

The Bank pointed this out in a statement obtained from its website by Africa Daily News, New York on Friday.

The statement disclosed that the President of the AfDB Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, made this known when the Secretary of the United States Treasury, Janet Yellen hosted G-7 ministers and heads of …

MAN Tasks Buhari's Govt On Speedy Implementation Of AFCFTA

MAN Tasks Buhari’s Govt On Speedy Implementation Of AFCFTA

April 28, 2022 4:54 pm

The President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Mansur Ahmed has tasked the Federal Government to speedily commence the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to support its industrialization agenda and for competitiveness.

Ahmed stated this at the11th Business Luncheon of the Apapa Branch Council of the association, whose theme was “Improving Nigeria’s Manufacturers Competitiveness within the Context of AFCFTA’s Implementation”.

Ahmed, who spoke on Thursday in Lagos, said the call became pertinent because the nation was not currently competitive enough to fully maximize and harness the benefits of the AfCFTA.

Ahmed, who was represented by the …

Africa's Problems Can Only Be Solved By Africans

Paddy Obinna: Africa’s Problems Can Only Be Solved By Africans

February 23, 2022 1:00 am

One of the painful truths many Africans have refused to avow is that the continent is the way she is mostly because, she lost connection with her roots due to imperialism. It is a bitter truth that many Africans, particularly Nigerians have refused to swallow. However, There are a number of people who clearly understand this and have been spreading the gospel to drive home the message. One of such people is a highly cerebral man from Nigeria – Paddy Obinna.

Paddy Obinna is a household name in Imo State. He is someone who has dedicated a substantial part …

WHO Reports First Wild Polio Outbreak In Malawi

WHO Reports First Wild Polio Outbreak In Malawi

February 19, 2022 4:15 am

The landlocked East African country of Malawi on Friday became the first country in the continent to report the first wild polio outbreak in several years.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the wild type 1 poliovirus was discovered in a child in the city of Lilongwe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced yesterday.

Laboratory tests had shown that it had apparently been brought in from Pakistan, it said.

Read Also: WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

‘As long as wild polio exists anywhere in the world all countries remain at risk of importation of the virus,’ said WHO regional …

Again, Jonathan, Buhari Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja

Again, Jonathan, Buhari Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja

October 6, 2021 5:49 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja as they held a closed-door meeting.

The former president came into Aso Rock at about 4 pm but it is was however unclear what the duo discussed as Jonathan did not speak to journalists after the meeting.

As it stands, the presidency has yet to disclose the agenda of the meeting. The ex-President had been working as ECOWAS special envoy to Mali, a position that has brought him in more regular contact with President Buhari in recent times.

Read Also: Insecurity,

…
Central African Republic Holds Legislative Polls Amid Violence

Central African Republic Holds Legislative Polls Amid Violence

March 15, 2021 12:28 am

Voters in the Central African Republic (CAR) over the weekend cast their ballots under tight security, in the second round of parliamentary elections after an outbreak of violence severely disrupted polls late last year.

About forty-nine of the National Assembly’s 140 seats are up for grabs in Sunday’s vote, after 22 members of parliament were elected outright in the first round.

For the other 69 seats where the unrest stopped the December 27, 2020 vote from taking place, the polls will serve as the first round – to be followed, if necessary, by a second on an as-yet unscheduled date.…

Terrorism Is Africa’s Major Problem – Buhari

Terrorism Is Africa’s Major Problem – Buhari

December 7, 2020 4:31 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the major challenge Africa faces is the threat of terrorist activities and other crimes.

He said the continent must achieve a new trajectory of peace, security and stability.

Buhari made the call at the 14th extra-ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) on ‘Silencing the Gun’, held virtually on Sunday.

He urged African leaders to promote the implementation of arms control instruments and embargoes.

Read Also: Buhari Appoints Sulaiman Ibrahim As New NAPTIP DG

The Nigerian leader said the increasing number of peace agreements and efforts in conflict situations across Africa …

COVID-19 Cases In Africa Surpass One Million

COVID-19 Cases In Africa Surpass One Million

August 17, 2020 5:20 pm

Coronavirus has now infected more than one million people in Africa, but hopes that the pandemic may be peaking in some countries are mingled with fears of a second wave.

Nations across the continent have recorded 1,011,495 infections and at least 22,115 deaths, accounting for around five percent of global cases, according to an AFP tally as at 1100 GMT Friday.

Just five countries account for 75% of all cases, says the continent’s health watchdog the Africa Centres for Diseases Control.

Some countries have recently seen declines of around 20 percent in daily cases but it is too early to …

TRENDING

Breaking

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤, is a nonpartisan online news portal founded on the truth to provide you with weekly, insightful articles written with precision and current updates on current events from Africa in particular and the rest of the world in general. All of our reports undergo extensive fact-checking to ensure their veracity, and we adhere strictly to the facts, no matter whose ox is gored.

follow on social media

Facebook Twitter Youtube Telegram Linkedin

subscribe to newsletter

© 2018 - 2020 Africa digital news, New York
Powered by

People and Polity