Africa

NCOC reiterates calls for eligible citizens to get vaccinated against coronavirus to boost protection from adverse effects of the pandemic

Lawmakers address press conference to highlight successes of their respective ministries

Statement issued by Met Department says penumbral eclipse will begin at 2246 and end at 0204 on June 6

As country struggles to overcome coronavirus, observers warn inaction on locust swarms will result in food shortages

First lunar eclipse of new year will be on display from 10 p.m. to around 2 a.m.

The popular social media app says it removed 10 accounts for posting objectionable content

Awarded for mending ties with neighboring Eritrea, the 43-year-old has been hailed as a visionary and reformer

Rights chief says global warming is already diminishing respect for human rights globally

The former guerrilla leader ruled over his country for 37 years before being ousted from power in 2017

Analysts warn that China’s Belt and Road initiative could prevent the world from achieving Paris climate goals

U.N. report notes over 1,800 people have died this year already, with 5.7 million cases recorded overall

Deforestation and climate change heightening risk of extinction of many species

Henrietta Fore says developing nations must ensure girl students are safeguarded from sexual violence

President Xi Jinping hits out at unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying practices on sidelines of major world economies summit

Academic Hussein Fancy’s new insights into medieval European history shed light on Christian kings and their Muslim warriors

President Xi Jinping says three-day moot sends message that more nations want to join the multi-state initiative

At summit on policy, Beijing hopes to clear up ‘misunderstandings and unfounded rumors’ about the project

Leaders from 37 countries will flock to Beijing for a three-day BRI summit this week

Sudan’s army maintains it will pave way for civilian government as military head resigns one day after being sworn into office

Global funds call for more transparency amid growing risks of debt distress in debt-reliant economies