Africa
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Red Cross to train Nigeria’s new tactical force-SWAT, as protests continue nationwide
London, Oct. 19, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will help train Nigeria’s new tactical force -anti robbery squad SWAT as ... -
South Africa’s health minister Zweli Mkhize, wife test positive for coronavirus
London, Oct. 19, 2020 (AltAfrica)-South Africa’s health minister, Zweli Mkhize, and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19, his office said late on Sunday. ... -
Nigeria faces crucial week as army begins nationwide drills amidst widespread protests
London, Oct. 18, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigerian government faces its toughest test this week as Nigerian army announced commencement of a two-month national exercise-drills at a ... -
Ethiopia to distribute 50 million facemasks to 46,000 schools
London, Oct. 18, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education announced that it has finalized preparations to distribute 50 million facemasks to 46,000 schools across the ... -
ICC arrives Sudan over arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir, others
London, Oct. 18, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor arrived Sudan on Saturday to discuss cooperation with local authorities over bringing to trial those ... -
Ghana Traders Association vows to close more foreigners shops
London, Oct. 17, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) has announced its decision to close down remaining retail shops belonging to other foreigner ... -
#EndSARS: Nigeria to dismiss 37 SARS officers for right violation, brutality
London, Oct. 17, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Police Service Commission (PSC) has marked 37 operatives of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) for dismissal. PSC spokesman Ikechukwu ... -
South Africa reaches 700, 000 Covid-19 infections, 18 370 deaths
London, Oct. 17, 2020 (AltAfrica)-South Africa announced 61 more Covid-19 related deaths and 2 019 new infections on Friday night, which take the death ... -
WTO leadership: With strong support from 79 countries, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says ‘I feel the wind behind my back’
London, Oct. 17, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala voiced confidence Friday in her quest to lead the crisis-wracked World Trade Organization after all of Africa ... -
#EndSARS: Nigeria sets up special fund to compensate victims of police brutality
London, Oct. 16, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigeria has announced a comprehensive proposal to meet the demand of protesting youths demanding reform of the police and end ...
