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8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Covid-19, Tanzania

Has Tanzania Triumphed Over Covid-19?

Tanzania has conquered the scourge of coronavirus. This was declared by President John Mogufuli in a church service in the capital, Dodoma on Sunday. President Mogafuli attributed the victory to prayers by citizens. According to him, the disease has been defeated thanks to God. This comes on the heels of concerns by the World Health Organisation (WHO) over the mode of tackling the prevalence of the virus by the government. Tanzania had 509 cases and 21 deaths as at 29 April when the last official figures were published. Sources have expressed doubt over the claim of being coronavirus free by the President. Mr. Magufuli had conceded last week that the nation was treating four patients in Dar es Salaam. United states embassy had last week raised an alarm over the “extremely high”...

CAF Disburses CFA120 million to Member States Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Covid-19, Economy, Finance, Sports

CAF Disburses CFA120 million to Member States Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

African football governing body has followed the footsteps of FIFA in disbursing funds to member states to assist in the fight against Corona virus. CAF issued out cheques to representatives of member associations. The continental football governing body will also release an additional 6,393 million CFA francs that will see each federation receiving up to 120 million as subsidy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Football in Africa had been halted in March to curb the growing spread of COVID-19. While some leagues have been nullified, others are trailed by uncertainty and will be hoping on CAF and their federations to decide their fate. (Source:Africa news.com)

Liberia Set to Reopen Airport and Hotels in Two Weeks

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Covid-19, Economy, Liberia, News

Liberia Set to Reopen Airport and Hotels in Two Weeks

International airport and hotels in Liberia are billed to reopen on June 21, 2020. The decision was disclosed by President George Manneh Weah who says the country is winning the battle against coronavirus. An initial state of emergency scheduled to end on June 9 will not be extended. Liberia has so far recorded 345 cases of Covid-19, as well as 30 deaths. The full weight of the virus remains in doubt. Sources say the country has carried out low number of tests to fully grasp the level of prevalence. Accordingly to President Weah, curfew time has been amended to 9pm from 6pm while schools are to remain closed. Source: BBC

Nigeria Secures $288.5m African Development Bank Loan

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Agriculture, Covid-19, Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria

Nigeria Secures $288.5m African Development Bank Loan

Nigerian has gotten approval for $288.5m loan from African Development Bank (AfDB) to cushion the impact of coronavirus and the drop in the price of crude oil. Africa’s largest economy – Nigeria, has been battling with growing cases of COVID-19 with an infection rate of 12,233 cases and 342 deaths. Coupled with the dwindling price of oil, the country has seen her finances stretched. The minister of finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed had warned that Nigeria’s economy could take a hit from the pandemic. The country has been battling with the adverse effect of the pandemic, low oil price and effect of lockdown which held sway till recent relaxation. Read also: FG lost N557bn to MDAs in five years —Report The loan will reinforce government’s capacity to upscale surveillance and react t...

Madagascar Education Minister Sacked Over Plans to Buy Sweets for Bitter COVID-organics

7Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Covid-19, Education, Madagascar, News

Madagascar Education Minister Sacked Over Plans to Buy Sweets for Bitter COVID-organics

Madagascar has sacked her Education Minister Rijasoa Andriamanana for planning to buy sweets for school children who consume the country’s COVID-organics. The Minister had earlier planned to buy sweets worth $2.2m with the aim of reducing the bitterness of the country’s COVID-19 cure, AFP news agency reports. Read also: FG lost N557bn to MDAs in five years —Report Although the sacked Minister had abandoned the plan before she was sacked, it was reported that President Rajoelina condemned the idea which would have had each student receiving three sweets. A statement released by Malagasy Government confirming her sack directed Ella Beatrice Assoumacou who is in charge of ministry of higher education to double as the acting education minister.