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Egypt began vaccinating frontline medical staff against COVID-19 on Sunday using the jab developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm). The vaccine will be provided… Read More »Egypt’s Frontline Workers Get Vaccinated
One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria from… Read More »Collapsed Buildings are Worryingly Common in Several Large African Cities
The Ugandan High Court has lifted the house arrest of Bobi Wine after security forces surrounded the presidential candidate’s home for ten days. Justice Michael… Read More »Soldiers Ordered to Leave Ugandan Opposition Leader’s Home
It has been hidden from view for thousands of years, and its whereabouts never proved. But if the Ark of the Covenant indeed rests in… Read More »Tigray’s Rich Heritage is ‘Highly Endangered’, Experts Warn
The death toll from storm Eloise rose to at least 12 on Monday, according to figures from authorities across south-eastern Africa, where heavy winds, rain… Read More »Tropical Storm Leaves Destruction as it Moves through Southern Africa
South Africa’s real estate market has had a tough few years. The socio-political landscape and economic climate have also done little to alleviate the pressure.… Read More »7 Leading Real Estate Companies in South Africa
By Franck Kuwonu African countries opened their markets on 1st January under the continental free trade agreement and duty-free trading of goods and services across borders… Read More »Africa’s Free Trade Area Opens For Business
With its vast mountain ranges, sandy beaches and towering forests, Cape Town is a place where the natural world dominates, imploring visitors to stop and… Read More »The Usual Buzz of Cape Town is Now a Lull
A recent survey conducted by CS Global Partners, a legal advisory firm headquartered in London, has revealed that the vast majority of passport holders across… Read More »What Africans Want from their Passports
The Spice Island, Zanzibar, is known for its flavorful dishes and vibrant, colorful decor— both of which reflect a blend of Swahili, Indian and Arab-style… Read More »The Tantalizing Tastes of Tanzania