African News
US cancels its observation of Uganda's presidential election
By: Reuters 13th January 2021 The United States has cancelled its observation of Uganda's presidential election because most of its accreditation requests were denied and said... →
Rebels attack Central African Republic's capital, says PM
By: Reuters 13th January 2021 Security forces in Central African Republic have repelled an attack by armed groups seeking to seize the capital Bangui early on Wednesday, Prime... →
Senegal in talks to buy Covid vaccine from China's Sinopharm, says minister
By: Reuters 13th January 2021 Senegal is in talks to buy at least 200 000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinopharm, Health Minister Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr... →
Parliament blames inadequate planning for chaos at Beitbridge post 
By: African News Agency 13th January 2021 After touring the problematic Beitbridge border post, the South African parliament’s portfolio committee on home affairs has partly blamed a lack... →
Tunisia to lock down for four days from Thursday
By: Reuters 13th January 2021 Tunisia will impose a four-day national lockdown from Thursday along with lesser measures lasting until January 24 to combat a sharp rise in... →
Uganda orders all social media to be blocked - letter
By: Reuters 12th January 2021 Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the... →
Nigeria working on type and quantity of Covid-19 vaccines to procure, minister says
By: Reuters 12th January 2021 Nigeria is working on what type and quantity of Covid-19 vaccines to procure and will make financial provision for them in its 2021 budget, Finance... →
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says military raided his home
By: Reuters 12th January 2021 Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine said soldiers raided his home on Tuesday and arrested his security guards, two days before an... →
