Africa
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Africa to vaccinate 60% of population against COVID-19 in 2-3 years
London, Dec. 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Africa aims to have 60% of the continent’s population vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next two to three years, ... -
Morocco compensates 77,826 workers who lost job
London, Dec. 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Morocco’s Compensation Fund assisted 77,826 workers who lost their job since its creation in 2014, Minister of Labour Mohamed Amkraz ... -
Rwandan scientists undertake research to grow crops among rocks
London, Dec. 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Rwandan agricultural Scientists are in trials to grow crops among rocks. Known as ‘Geological agriculture,’ the technique makes it possible ... -
USAID, partners announce $30m financial support for agribusinesses in Africa
London, Dec. 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the IKEA Foundation announced a ... -
Nigeria signs MoU with China on military aid to combat terrorism
London, Dec. 2, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigeria and the People ‘s Republic of China have agreed to deepen bilateral Military Cooperation in the fight against terrorism ... -
Togo launches West Africa’s 1st commercial 5G network
London, Dec. 1, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Togo telecom, TOGOCOM has activated its 5G commercial network to offer its customers Very High Speed services thanks to the ... -
More African farmers embrace commercial biotech crops production-Report
London, Dec. 1, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Biotech crops are becoming very popular in African as the continent doubled the number of countries planting biotech crops from ... -
Gambian entrepreneur launches first ‘made in Gambia’ chocolate bar
London, Nov. 30, 2020 (AltAfrica)-What started as an idea to impress his wife has become an ambitious business venture for one Gambian entrepreneur, who wants ... -
Nigeria begins installation of solar power system to 5 million rural homes
London, Nov. 30, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigerian government will this week commence the installation of five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities in ...
