The last known case of Ebola virus has been released from a treatment center in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Guinea is the only nation still combating the recent Ebola outbreak in the African continent. The West African nation is on its way to be declared free of the notorious microorganism after the last known […]
Ebola virus may persist in semen for 9 months
Ebola virus can persist in the semen of male survivors of the disease for at least nine months after the infection, according to a new research. Previously Ebola virus has been detected in the semen of men during the recovery phase but no exact period was known for its viability in that body fluid. Ebola […]
Current African elephant population declining
The sad plight of elephants in Zambia— African elephant population data shows declining due to increasing demand for ivory. The Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) is conducting aerial surveys of elephants and other large herbivores in three of Zambia’s national parks. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating the training of ZAWA ecologists on data collection and organizing […]
Durban to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
The South African city of Durban will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first venue in the continent of Africa to be awarded the multi-sports event. The Commonwealth Games Federation made the announcement on Wednesday after receiving Durban’s final briefing at general assembly in Auckland, New Zealand. The general assembly also voted to increase […]
No Ebola infection recorded for a week in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone reported zero new Ebola infection in a week for the first time since the outbreak. A remarkable milestone achieved by an African nation in the midst of the deadliest outbreak. For the first time since May 2014, there were no new cases registered in Sierra Leone, where more than 500 new cases a […]
Africa achieved no polio case for a year
Africa achieved no polio case for a year – No new case of wild polio reported in the African continent since more than a year. For the first time, Africa has achieved a year without any new case of wild polio and the continent is on course to be declared a polio free zone. But it […]
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari over anti graft
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a committee to advise him on how best to tackle corruption and reform the legal system. Seven-member Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption is mostly made up of academics. On May 29, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was elected on promises to fight endemic corruption. He believes officials have stolen around […]
People rescued in Boko Haram camp
A woman rescued from Boko Haram in Sambisa forest is seen celebrating her freedom at Malkohi camp for Internally Displaced People in Yola. /Image REUTERS People rescued in Boko Haram camp- Sunday, 178 people rescued by Nigerian troops from Boko Haram that destroyed several camps of the Islamic extremists in the northeast of the country. […]
Burundi General seeks to oust president Nkurunziza
BURUNDI: General seeks to oust president- The countries General is making a move, forcing to remove Burundi President from its place. Protester from the country marched towards the town of Ijenda, Burundi, against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term. Pierre Nkurunziza , once a leader of a rebel group. He […]
Nelson Mandela funeral: South Africa’s greatest son
The Nelson Mandela funeral, South Africa’s greatest son, was held in village of Qunu in the Eastern Cape province where he spent his childhood years. The final resting place of Mandela is in a garden with winding path at the top of the hill was designed by Greg Straw and said that the 3.2 hectare garden […]