Maersk reroutes vessels around Africa from Red Sea COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Maersk said on Tuesday its vessels due to sail through the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of... Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:34pm
World Russia has sent first free grain shipments to Africa MOSCOW: Russia has sent the first of its promised shipments of free grain to Africa, the country’s agriculture... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:23pm
World Africa to get ‘stronger voice’ at IMF: Georgieva Abidjan: Sub-Saharan Africa will have a “stronger voice” at the International Monetary Fund as it will get a... Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:01am
World New UN migration chief to visit Africa on first official trip GENEVA: The new head of the UN’s migration agency will visit Africa on her first official trip from Sunday to... Published 02 Oct, 2023 05:15pm
World Brazil's Lula to reshuffle cabinet after Africa trip: minister RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Institutional Relations Minister Alexandre Padilha said on Friday that President Luiz ... Published 25 Aug, 2023 11:13pm
World Putin says Russia will replace Ukrainian grain shipments to Africa MOSCOW: Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, after... Published 24 Jul, 2023 11:18am
World US VP unveils $1bn initiative for African women’s empowerment ACCRA: The United States Vice President Kamala Harris announced a more than $1 billion initiative to improve... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries NEW DELHI: Lahore jumped more than 10 places to become the city with the worst air in the world in 2022, according... Updated 14 Mar, 2023 06:57pm
Technology Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert DOHA: Only a third of people in the world’s poorest countries can connect to the internet, the UN telecoms agency... Published 06 Mar, 2023 08:05am
Business & Finance Zambia Chamber chief visits FCCI offices, woos potential investors FAISALABAD: Africa is poised to emerge as a new global economic destination and Pakistan must contemplate ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:19am
Opinion ‘Each one feed one’ It was not long ago that there was this popular slogan “Each one teach one”. This slogan was originally an... Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Business & Finance IFC sees ‘huge’ potential to boost investment in Africa WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s private investment arm sees huge potential to boost investment in Africa and help... Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:28am
Pakistan ‘Engage Africa’: NA body chief describes it as ‘strategic pivot’ ISLAMABAD: Chair-man of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Moshin Dawar said that “Engage... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
World French court to rule on deadly 2009 Yemenia Airways crash PARIS: A French court on Wednesday will issue its verdict on involuntary homicide charges against Yemenia Airways... Published 14 Sep, 2022 12:45pm
World ‘Challenge’ to maintain world’s focus on global health after COVID-19: Bill Gates LONDON: Asking the world to prioritise saving lives in the world’s poorest countries is increasingly challenging in... Published 13 Sep, 2022 10:34am
Business & Finance Emirates to suspend Nigeria flights from September over trapped funds LAGOS: Dubai’s Emirates will suspend flights to Nigeria from next month over an inability to repatriate funds from... Published 18 Aug, 2022 01:24pm
World UN ship with grain for Africa sets off from Ukraine: ministry KYIV: A UN-chartered vessel laden with grain set off from Ukraine for Africa on Tuesday following a deal to relieve... Published 16 Aug, 2022 12:17pm
World US not trying to ‘outdo’ world powers in Africa, says Blinken PRETORIA: The United States is seeking a “true partnership” with Africa and not trying to “outdo” other world powers... Published 08 Aug, 2022 08:05pm
World UN urges Africa to swap commodities for tech DAKAR: The UN’s trade body on Thursday said African economies were vulnerable to a triple shock as it urged... Published 15 Jul, 2022 07:45am
Print India reports first case of monkeypox MUMBAI/BENGALURU: India reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Thursday, the head of the national ... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
World NATO wary of Russian, Chinese ‘gains’ on southern flank MADRID: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pledged more support for countries in Africa and the Middle East as the alliance... Published 30 Jun, 2022 08:50pm
Life & Style First ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition to open in London LONDON: Britain's most extensive exhibition of African fashion is set to open in London, showcasing designers past... Published 28 Jun, 2022 12:32pm
World Moderna announces first African vaccine facility in Kenya NAIROBI: US vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it would build its first mRNA jab-manufacturing facility in... Published 07 Mar, 2022 08:19pm
World BioNTech to ship mobile Covid vaccine labs to Africa MARBURG: Germany's BioNTech, which together with Pfizer developed the first mRNA vaccine against the coronavirus,... Published 16 Feb, 2022 07:28pm
World Covid surge in Africa, but fewer deaths than before: WHO BRAZZAVILLE: Africa has recorded a massive rise in Covid cases over the last week, but the number of deaths is lower... Published 14 Dec, 2021 09:10pm
Supplements Why Kenya should be your next holiday destination TEXT: You might spot the Big Five Kenya is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife watching destinations, as it is home... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
World 'Extreme' vaccine discrimination risks leaving Africa behind LONDON: Africa has little chance of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic unless 70% of its population is vaccinated by... Published 06 Dec, 2021 11:20am
World China leader promises Africa 1 bn Covid vaccine doses DIAMNIADIO: China's president pledged to offer Africa one billion Covid vaccine doses on Monday, with the continent... Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:36am
World Blinken says US investing in Africa without unsustainable debt DAKAR: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday his country was investing in Africa without imposing... Updated 20 Nov, 2021 05:23pm
World Germany's BioNTech to build Africa vaccine plant from 2022 FRANKFURT: Germany's BioNTech, which developed a coronavirus vaccine with US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, said... Published 26 Oct, 2021 08:06pm
