Cairo, Nov 23, (dpa/GNA) – Qatar said on Thursday that the exact time the truce between Israel and Hamas is set to begin, will…
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Car ploughs into celebrating crowd in Monrovia, at least 10 dead
Monrovia, Nov. 21, (dpa/GNA) – Several people were killed in the Liberian capital Monrovia when a car ploughed into a group of supporters of…
Over 2.9 mln South Africans register to vote in 2024 elections
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21, (Xinhua/GNA) — More than 2.9 million South Africans, registered at the weekend to vote in the 2024 elections, bringing the number…
Liberia declares Boakai as winner of presidential election
MONROVIA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC), on Monday evening formally declared Joseph Boakai, leader of the country’s main opposition party,…
Nigeria battles major diphtheria outbreak as death toll surpasses 600
ABUJA, Nov. 21, (Xinhua/GNA) — In the crowded neighborhoods of Kano in Nigeria’s northwest region, diphtheria has become a silent but deadly intruder, gripping…
Liberia election: Vehicle rams crowd celebrating President-elect Boakai’s victory
Nov 21 (BBC/GNA) – More than a dozen people were injured and several are feared dead in Liberia after a vehicle rammed into supporters…
African countries urged to speed up efforts in enhancing agricultural development
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua\GNA) — African countries have made tangible progress in enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting sustainable farming practices, and addressing food security…
Twenty-eight premature babies transferred to Egypt from Gaza
Cairo, Nov 20, (dpa/GNA) – Twenty-eight premature babies, have been transferred to Egypt from the Gaza Strip, to be taken to hospitals in Cairo…
Zimbabwe’s cholera outbreak ignites calls for hygienic practices
HARARE, Nov. 20, (Xinhua/GNA) — A Cholera outbreak in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, has ignited calls for increased hygienic practices, to prevent its spread, as…
Nigeria’s First Lady to prioritise para-sports in Africa
By Rihana Adam Accra, Nov. 19, GNA – Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has pledged to prioritise Para-Sports in Africa. Mr. Samson Deen, the President of…
More than 30 killed in tribal clashes on Sudan-South Sudan border
Juba, Nov. 19, (dpa/GNA) – More than 30 people have been killed and 20 wounded in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South…
Liberian president admits defeat to his competitor in presidential run-off election
MONROVIA, Nov. 18, (Xinhua/GNA) – Liberian President George Weah, admitted defeat on Friday to his competitor, Joseph Boakai, in the presidential run-off election through…
Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai
Monrovia, Nov 18 (Reuters/GNA) – Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending…
Liberia election results: President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai to congratulate him
Nov 17 (BBC/GNA) – Liberian President George Weah has called his challenger in the presidential race, Joseph Boakai, to congratulate him on his victory.…
Presidential election kicks off in Madagascar
Antananarivo, Nov. 17, (Xinhua/GNA) – Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday, to select the national leader for the…
IMF reaches agreement with Kenya
NAIROBI, Nov. 17, (Xinhua/GNA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on Thursday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Kenya, paving the way…