Covid-19 Statistics

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  Immuno-compromised S/Africans to get booster shots – Minister

  The South African government has advised that booster shots to treat Covid-19 patients be given to individuals with compromised immunity…

  Published on 16.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigeria declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid

  The Nigerian Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, as a public holiday to mark this year's Eid-ul-Mawlid, which is an…

  Published on 16.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigeria’s inflation rate for September dips to 16.63%

  The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate for the month of September this year dropped…

  Published on 16.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  NGX Group announces successful listing on Nigerian bourse

  The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced the successful listing of its shares on the Main Board of…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigerian bourse trades 2.838 billion shares worth over $77m

  A total turnover of 2.838 billion shares worth N31.653 billion (about $77.202 million) in 23,355 deals were traded this week…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigeria army eyes acquisition of military equipment from Russia

  Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army (NA) will further explore the cordial…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  UNICEF warns of inadequate basic handwashing facilities to fight off infectious diseases

  UNICEF says that although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, only 16 percent…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  13,000 suspected terrorists surrender to Nigerian troops – Army

  More than 13,000 suspected terrorists have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the last two weeks, the Acting Director, Defence Media…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Ethiopia military announce major offensives against TPLF

  Ethiopia's Ministry of National Defense has issued a statement on Friday announcing what it called all-round preparation to neutralise Tigray…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  G/Bissau military foil coup

  The military in Guinea-Bissau has claimed foiling a coup by soldiers from within its ranks, APA learnt on Friday.In a…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  S/Africa’s editors body clocks 25 years of media freedom

  South Africa's editors called on their compatriots to continue being the “first line of defence” for journalists as they celebrated…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  C/d’Ivoire hosts Africa’s first pharmaceutical hub

  Tridem Pharma Cote d'Ivoire, a subsidiary of the Tridem Pharma Group, based in Toulouse, France has officially launched in Abidjan,…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Africa facing exponential rise in hunger, WFP warns

  The climate crisis is likely to exacerbate an already alarming situation in Africa, the World Food Program (WFP) warned.By Abdourahmane…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Gunmen mow down 15 civilians in western Ethiopia

  Gunmen killed at least 15 civilians in Ethiopia's Eastern Wolloga Zone of Oromia State,APA can report on Friday.The deadly attack…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  COP26 leaders champion fair, equitable energy transition

  World leaders are to meet for the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Convention.A few days before this event…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  UNFPA recalls country rep from Ethiopia

  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country representative to Ethiopia has been recalled after criticism she allegedly levelled against senior…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Two Ivorian sentries killed in attack

  Two Ivorian sentries (a gendarme and a forestry officer) were killed in an attack by unidentified gunmen on the Tiemesson…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Kenya: Murdered top athlete’s husband detained

  The arrest has been confirmed of the husband of top Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop who was found dead at her…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigerian military confirms death of ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi

  Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said that the leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  S/Africa to start vaccinating 12 to 17-year-olds – Minister

  South Africa will next Wednesday start vaccinating children aged between 12 and 17 years old as part of efforts to…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  OPEC daily basket price stood at $82.50 per barrel Thursday

  The price of OPEC basket of 13 crudes stood at $82.50 a barrel on Thursday, October 14, 2021, compared with…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Press highlights hosting of second Africa Private Sector Summit in Accra, others

  The hosting of the African business giants, industry players in the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy makers and…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Press focuses on deployment of 34,587 police officers for governorship poll, others

  The report that the Nigerian police will deploy 34,587 officers and men for the November 6, 2021 governorship election in…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  S/African ministers held hostage by disgruntled military veterans

  South Africa's Defence Minister Thandi Modise and another minister were held hostage on Thursday night by disgruntled military veterans unhappy…

  Published on 15.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Nigeria: Civil servants may be required to present proof of vaccination before allowed access to offices

  The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) has said that from December 1, 2021, all civil servants should present proof of vaccination…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  S/Africa rolls out Covid-19 certificate programme

  The South African government announced on Thursday that it had started issuing Covid-19 vaccination certificates to the more than 10…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  OPEC daily basket price stood at $81.79 per barrel Wednesday

  The price of OPEC basket of 13 crudes stood at $81.79 a barrel on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, compared with…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Press zooms in on planned review of ECOWAS protocol on democracy, good governance, others

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's declaration that ECOWAS is reviewing its protocols on democracy and good governance to prevent a…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  S/Africa extends Covid-19 State of Disaster to November 15

  South Africa has extended its national state of disaster on Covid-19 by one month starting on Friday, Cooperative Governance and…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA

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  Press focuses on opposition to planned imposition of vaccine passports for air travellers, others

  The report that Nigeria and other countries in Africa on Wednesday have opposed the much-touted proposal to impose vaccine passports…

  Published on 14.10.2021 by APA News APA