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Nigeria: 17,000 Receive First Jab of Astrazeneca So Far in Enugu - Official
Vaccination was slowed down by the Easter holiday, an official says. No fewer than 17,000 residents of Enugu State have so far received their first jab of AstraZeneca in the ongoing vaccination in the state. George Ugwu, a medical doctor and the executive secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday.
North Africa: Viu Mena to Launch Nine Exclusive Series During Ramadan
Viu has announced its exclusive line-up of new TV series for Ramadan 2021. The nine original TV series will be available for free to all Viu subscribers throughout the holy month. The line-up will include Welad Nas, Al Maddah, Al Deek Al Azraq, Bent Al Sultan, Karm Alalaly, Bela'y Andak Shoghl, Jalmoud Al Sahari, Leabet Al Intiqam, and Oud Hai.
Seychelles' President Calls On Europe, Africa to Ensure Vaccine Supply, Funding for All
The Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has called on European and African parliamentarians to have serious conversations on ensuring adequate financing mechanisms to support access to the COVID vaccines, said State House. Ramkalawan made the statement in his address during a virtual conference of the Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament and its delegation for the Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean (RENEWPAC) on Wednesday.
Kenya: Looming Death of Subukia Shrine
Once lush greenery, the Subukia National Shrine has been a destination of pilgrims from far and wide, who thronged it for spiritual nourishment. The chirping birds and fresh air made the pilgrimage peaceful, quiet and serene. But everything is not right at the shrine, one of the largest in the country. The sacred place is now threatened by deforestation from illegal logging and encroachment by area residents.
Nigeria: Northern Govs Condemn Killing of 12 Soldiers in Benue
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of 12 soldiers in Konshisha LGA, Benue State, describing it as an unfortunate incident that must not be allowed to happen again. The governors said the incident was capable of demoralising security personnel from giving their best in the fight against insecurity in the country.
Somalia: Donors Face Dilemma After MPs Extend Farmaajo's Mandate
Somalia's donors are facing a dilemma on how to react to the move on Monday by the country's Parliament to extend the mandate of President Mohamed Farmaajo. The President signed the motion into law extending his mandate for another two years, despite opposition from some leaders in the country and threats of sanctions from the international community.
Nigeria Inflation Hits 18.17% Amid High Food Prices
Food inflation also increased from 21.79 percent in February to 22.95 in March. Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 18.17 percent on March amid accelerating increase in food prices, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday. The NBS says the consumer price index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 0.82 percent points in March. This is higher than the 17.33 percent rate recorded in February. Increases were recorded in all COICOP divisions that yielded the Headline index, the report said.
Kenya: Covid-19 Positivity Rate Slows to 13%, 3 Deaths Reported in 24 Hours
Nairobi — The country's COVID positivity rate slowed down to 13 per cent on Wednesday with 961 cases reported from 7,529 samples analysed within 24 hours. Three deaths were also reported over the same period while 23 others picked from audited data filed in March raising the country's death toll to 2,420. The country's recovery toll rose to 100,245 after 665 more patients recovered including 528 people who were under home based care.
Kenya: Reprieve for Motorists as Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged
Kenyans breathed a sigh of relief after Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) decided not to increase the prices of petroleum products as had been widely anticipated. In an announcement on Wednesday, EPRA said the prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene will remain the same for the next month until the next review on May 14.
Kenya: 6 Centres in Nyanza and Northeastern Listed for Premature Exposure of KCSE
Nairobi — Six centers in Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kisii and Garissa were on Wednesday listed among institutions where pre-mature exposure of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations was responded, with eleven officials facing charges in court . Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said the eleven examination officials including centre mangers, supervisors and invigilators had been arrested and were facing charges over attempts to expose some of the KCSE papers.
Rwanda: Boarding Students Return to School on April 15
Students in boarding schools will begin heading back to school on Thursday, April 15, the ministry of education announced on Wednesday. The students scheduled to return on Thursday are those from schools located in Nyanza, Musanze, Nyamashake, Rusizi, Rwamagana and Kayonza districts as well as Kigali. On Friday, schools from Huye, Gisagara, Gakenke, Ngororero, Nyabihu, and Bugesera districts will also receive students.
Rwanda: Sekamana Steps Down as Ferwafa President
Rtd Brig. General, Jean-Damascène Sekamana has resigned from his position as the President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). The development was announced in a communique issued by the football governing body, on Wednesday, April 14. According to a statement seen by Times Sport, Sekamana said it was difficult for him to juggle both his personal responsibilities and the demands of administering the federation.
Tunisia: TAP General Management Denounces Police Raid On Its Premises
Tunis/Tunisia — The general management of TAP news agency has denounced Tuesday's police raid on its premises and the multiple violations and acts of provocation by security forces. "What happened is unprecedented in the agency's history and in the country's media scene," it said.
Tunisia: Political Parties, Organisations and Personalities in Solidarity With TAP Staff
Tunis/Tunisia — Political parties, organisations and national personalities voiced their solidarity with the journalists and employees of the Tunis Afrique Presse TAP news agency in their "legitimate struggle for the liberation of the media sector". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, they called on the Prime Ministry to review the appointments at the head of TAP and the radio station "Shems FM" and to base these appointments on criteria of competence, professionalism and impartiality.
Africa: Vaccines for Africa Is a Matter of Global Security
COVID-19 is an enemy that knows no borders. There will be no final victory until every person in every country is protected. With a population of over 1.3 billion, Africa is one of the most unprotected and vulnerable regions. It would be a fatal mistake to consider that the pandemic there is less severe, and thus "Africa can wait".
South Sudan: Trade Resumes As Eabc Salutes Uganda, South Sudan for Escorting Truck Drivers to Juba
The East African Business Council (EABC) has hailed the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the Government of the Republic of Uganda for escorting truck drivers to Juba. A statement issued by EABC's CEO, Dr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki, said: "This offers a quick solution to the cross-border trade impasse due to security concerns.
Egypt: Emigration Minister - 'Speak Arabic' Videos Watched By Millions
Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs Nabila Makram has said that etkallem arabi (Speak Arabic) initiative videos have been watched and shared by more than 174 million social media users on the ministry websites. In a statement on Wednesday 14/4/2021, she said that millions of Egyptians of the second and third generations along with Arabs and those interested in learning Arabic reacted to the videos.
Tunisia: Socialist Party Affirms Solidarity With TAP Journalists
Tunis/Tunisia — The Socialist Party affirmed full solidarity with TAP news agency's journalists and staff against the appointment of Kamel Ben Younes, a journalist close to the Ennahdha movement, on head of TAP. It is a "partisan" appointment, the party considered in a solidarity statement released Wednesday.
Egypt: Ministers of State for Military Production, Public Enterprises, AOI Chief Attend Signing Cooperation Protocol
Minister of Public Enterprises Hisham Tawfiq welcomed fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of MilitaryProduction and the Arab Organization for Industrialization in supporting the national industry within the framework of efforts to upgrade the Commercial Timber Company and implement an ambitious plan to provide necessary raw material for furniture and other wood products.
Nigerian Firms Increase Rate to Attract Investors in Debt Fund Raising
Nigerian companies have been said to be paying more to borrow in the capital markets, signalling an end to the era of low rates which many issuers took advantage of to refinance higher-cost debt.
Kenya: Be Cautious When Enlisting for International Races
It is now 99 days before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the National Olympic Stadium on August 24. For many sports persons who have already qualified for the Olympics, the four months or so remaining require meticulous planning to avoid any injuries that may put paid to the Olympic dreams. There are also many more who are hoping to secure their tickets and as such, they are pitting their wits against other international athletes.
Nigeria: Edo 2020 Delta Wins National Sports Festival for Keeps, to Host Next Edition
Delta State emerged double winners at the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival last night, winning the games with 158 gold, 116 silver and 110 bronze medals. The Big Heart state was also handed the flag as the next host of the NSF in 2022. Host Edo State was the runner up with 129 gold, 104 silver and 108 bronze medals while Bayelsa State was third with 56 gold, 55 silver and 58 bronze medals.
Rwanda: Riviera High School Defies Govt Directive on Pregnancy Test
A few months after the Ministry of Education ordered schools to stop asking for a pregnancy test as a precondition for admission, Riviera High School has defied the directive. In a letter from Kabuga-based school signed by its principal Boniface Onyango and addressed to parents, a pregnancy test is one of the requirements for admission for all female students. This has sparked a debate on social media, and attracted backlash from both activists and parents, who have termed it as discriminatory.
Cameroon: Mushrooms - Availability Provokes High Consumption
Rich in Vitamin B, Mushrooms are beginning to find its way amongst the commonly consumed vegetables in Douala. It is not every day that one finds mushrooms on the streets of Douala. Seeing it these days is a blessing to many as various city dwellers rush to get a taste of it. Although still expensive, most people believe it's a good sign that it can be sold on the street.
Nigeria: JAMB Scraps Use of Email for UTME Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that the use of email was no longer required for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration's processes. Registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who made this known while addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, said email would only be requested at the successful completion of registration exercise by candidates to access information on the exam.
Rwanda: Volleyball - REG Off to Tunisia for African Club Championships
Rwanda Energy Group volleyball team on Wednesday, April 14 left for Tunisia to take part in this year's African Club Championships scheduled for April 16 to 28. The delegation traveled aboard Turkish Airlines. By press time, a technical meeting of the Confederation of African Volleyball was yet to conduct draws of how teams will play each other.
Uganda: Acholi Cultural Leaders Pass By-Law On High Bride Price
In 2018, Komakech, now 37, perceived the idea of asking his partner for a hand in marriage. To him, marrying his partner at the youthful age of 17 was a dream. "I come from the Payira clan and we treasure the marriage institution as one of our cultural values," Komakech says. The teacher by profession and a resident of Gulu City was asked to pay Shs22m in cash as part of the bride price and 14 head of cattle, plus goats and chicken.
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Lecturers Win Unicef Global Research Grant
The sponsored projects are expected to run from April to September, 2021. Two lecturers at the Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, have been named as joint winners of the <a target="_blank" href="https://iamcr.org/unicef">UNICEF-IAMCR C4D Research Fund</a> for 2021. The duo of Solomon Oyeleye, acting head of department, and Ifedolapo Ademosu, both of whom are from the department of mass communication, were announced winners of the grant, according to a statement from the university.
Nigeria: 2023 - We Can't Zone Presidency, Others Without Buhari, Governors - APC
Abuja — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there is no way it would choose which geopolitical zone would produce the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election without the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari, the governors on its platform and other stakeholders. The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the party, which made this clarification yesterday, said the same applies to party offices ahead of its convention.
Kenya: Digitisation of Medical Records Begins in Nakuru
Patients' medical records will soon go digital as Safaricom and its partners pilot an electronic medical records program in Nakuru County. The mobile-based digital health passport dubbed Afya Moja will be used by doctors to document and store patient information. Patients will also have access to a copy of their own health information and will be custodians of whom they will share their information with.
Kenya: Team Kenya Marks 100 Days to Tokyo Olympics
The Cabinet Secretary for Sports Amina Mohamed led Team Kenya in marking 100 days to the Tokyo Olympic Games with the launch of the team's website and slogan, #YouAreTheReason. Amina said that they have come up with the slogan so as to inspire not only the athletes but all Kenyans to work towards the Tokyo Summer Games and the next 2024 Paris Games.
Kenya: Form Taskforce to Review KRA Tax Systems, MPs Tell Yatani
MPs now want National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani to form a national taskforce to review the national tax systems at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to check against revenue loss through leakages. This comes as the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee launches investigations into the cause of declining national revenue performance by KRA following a request from nominated MP Godfrey Osotsi.
Kenya: Havi's Case on Sputnik Jab Ban Certified as Urgent
A case filed by the Law Society of Kenya challenging the government's decision to ban importation of Covid-19 vaccines by the private sector has been certified urgent by the High Court in Nairobi. To expedite the hearing of the case, Justice Anthony Mrima also directed the LSK to furnish the Attorney-General as well as Health and Interior Coordination of Government Cabinet secretaries with the court papers within two days so that they respond to the claims levelled against government in the case.
Kenya's Covid-19 Recoveries Now Surpass 100,000 Mark
Kenya's Covid-19 infections have risen to 148,128 after 981 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours. Wednesday's cases are from a sample size of 7,529 tested during the same period, bringing the cumulative tests conducted so far to 1,578,773. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the country's Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 13 per cent. Of the cases announced on Wednesday, 961 are Kenyans while 20 are foreigners, while 563 are male and 418 are female.
Kenya: Equator Rally Bags 31 Entries
Next week's Equator Rally, the first round of the 2021 African Rally Championships, will act as a dry run for June's WRC Safari Rally. The Equator Rally, which will be closed to the public, has attracted 31 entries, including 10 foreign crews, seven from Uganda, one of each from Zambia, United Kingdom and Rwanda, respectively. Out of the total number of entries, seven are R5 cars that have been enlisted for the 2021 FIA ARC Equator Rally.
Kenya: Slain KBC Journalist Laid to Rest as Pressure Piles on Police to Crack Case
As murdered journalist Betty Barasa was laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon, police were yet to find clues on the identity of her killers and why she was shot in cold blood more than a week ago. It, however, emerged that Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti had sent DCI detectives from the homicide department in Nairobi to help their Ngong counterparts unravel the mystery.
Kenya: Chuka University Plants 700,000 Trees in Two Years
In the last three two years, students and staff of Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi County have been on a mission to plant tree seedlings of species carefully selected according to the specific benefits they bring to the environment and the local populations. A majority of these seedlings planted in the county's three constituencies are planted on surrounding farmland to provide food and resources, stabilise soils and increase crop yields. The target is to plant 800,000 seedlings this year.
Kenya: No Change in Fuel Prices for the Next One Month - EPRA
The prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene will remain unchanged for the next one month up to May 14 when next review is due, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra). In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Epra said that the pump prices announced in March will remain in force until the next review. Currently, a litre of petrol is retailing at Sh122.81 in Nairobi while diesel is being sold at Sh017.66, with the same amount of kerosene selling at Sh97.85.
Kenya: Bungoma Residents Warned of Arrests for Wearing Facemasks Wrongly
Residents of Bungoma County who flout Ministry of Health directives in the war against Covid-19 have been warned that they risk arrest and prosecution. Bungoma County Commissioner Samuel Kimiti has also warned those found wearing facemasks wrongly that they too will be similarly prosecuted.
Kenya: Fisherman Set Free Over Alleged Ivory Possession
A fisherman got a reprieve after his conviction and sentence to a Sh1million fine in default serve a five-year jail term for being in possession of ivory, was quashed. Mr Issa Nabongo who had been jailed by a magistrate's court in Mpeketoni, Lamu walked to freedom after his appeal against the conviction and sentence was allowed. The High Court in Garsen ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Kenya: Court Allows Kesses MP to File Contempt Case Against Alai
The High Court has allowed Kesses MP Swarup Mishra to file contempt proceedings against blogger Robert Alai for allegedly making disparaging comments against judges over a pending case. Justice Joseph Sergon said the application by Dr Mishra was arguable based on the facts presented before him.
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