Reps begin public hearing on PIB, set for passage in April
Reps begin public hearing on PIB, set for passage in April…
Coronavirus: WHO, China scientists meet ‘mask-to-mask’
The international WHO experts are on a mission to find out about the origins of the coronavirus. While in quarantine in Wuhan, they've had to make do with video calls to their…
Ghanaian’s 1991 arson death in Germany branded far-right crime
Thirty years after a fatal arson attack on a hostel for asylum-seekers, German prosecutors have said fresh clues pointing to a far-right crime had prompted searches of a suspect's home.…
Explore West Africa’s largest frog market
Are you yearning for frogs today? Then this is the place to go: Nigeria's Bunza Frog Market is the biggest selling spot in West Africa.…
Mixed reactions in Borno as President Buhari appoints new service chiefs
Mixed reactions in Borno as President Buhari appoints new service chiefs…
Moscow eases coronavirus restrictions, bars and clubs to stay open later
Russia's capital Moscow has eased Covid restrictions, citing the improving health situation, even as many countries tighten anti-virus measures. Moscow bars, restaurants and nightclubs -- which previously were required to close by…
Covid-19: South Africa hopes to vaccinate 40 million people this year
South Africa has still not managed to kick off a vaccination campaign even as there are concerns that the official death rate from the pandemic may be vastly underestimated. In DR Congo,…
Iran asks EU to help negotiate US return to nuclear deal
Iran's foreign minister has asked the European Union to help mediate in its dispute over the nuclear deal with the United States. Both sides have previously insisted that the other must act…
Afghan journalists face threats, targeted killings
Afghanistan is one of the five deadliest countries for journalists, along with Mexico, Iraq, Pakistan and India. Afghan journalists regularly face threats and intimidation, and in recent months, the country has seen…
Tears and fears as India’s huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
India's huge Covid-19 vaccine push is faltering, because of safety fears, technical glitches and a belief that the pandemic is ending. "People are scared and they don't want to take [the vaccine]",…