Tracking Africa’s coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak of the new coronavirus has reached every nation in Africa, a continent of 1.2 billion people. As of September 1, the confirmed coronavirus death toll on the continent stood at 29,833, with deaths including the former…

ECOWAS Demands 12-month Interim Govt in Mali

Ousted president no longer interested in power Coupists seek lifting of sanctions Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has demanded the installation of an interim government in Mali to be headed by a civilian or retired military officer for a maximum duration of one year. Giving President Muhammadu Buhari…

Several districts of Niger capital flooded

Several districts of Niger’s capital Niamey were flooded on Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused the Niger River to break its banks. Homes, rice fields and market gardens were destroyed. Almost all of Niamey’s one point five million inhabitants live on the banks of the river. “All of these people from the lowlands have taken refuge…