African Union secures 270 million doses of vaccine for the continent
African Union (AU) has announced on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 that it has purchased 270 million doses of coronavirus vaccines for the continent. This was made public by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa who is the current Chairman of the union; “as a result of our own efforts we have so far secured a commitment […]
Nigeria rebukes UK and USA for undermining sovereignty
The government of Nigeria has rebuked the United States of America and the United Kingdom for a joint plan to impose restriction on people who undermine electoral processes in Nigeria. In a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ferdinand Nwonye on Friday, the government stated that, “they (UK and […]
Mali Coup: France Takes Issue to The UN Security Council
Reactions to the Mutiny Until the first democratic elections in 1992, Malians have experienced 23 years of military rule. Regardless of this experience, the majority of Malians have welcomed the action taken by the military. Opposition supporters mostly could be seen celebrating the removal of the President on the street along with soldiers. A member […]
Mali Coup: President of Mali resigns following military arrest
The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has on Tuesday announced on live state television, his resignation as the head of state of the country after a suspected coup staged by the military. The long-serving leader was detained together with his Prime Minister Boubou Cisse by soldiers following series of protests against his government; the […]
Breaking News: Burundi President dies of Heart attack
According to an update by the Burundi government, the President, Pierre Nkurunziza has died of heart attack. This was revealed in a statement released by the government on their official twitter account. “The government of the Republic of Burundi announces with very great sadness the unexpected death of his excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, president of the […]
Petition to make Dr. Arikana and PLO Lumumba the Next AU Heads is gaining momentum
An online petition intercepted by EYEGAMBIA which is purported to advocate for Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao and PLO Lumumba to be made the next African Union Commission chair and Deputy has attracted attention from a lot of Africans across the globe. Bovet Maloba, the one who initiated this advocacy equally suggested that the two main people […]
World Health Organization snubs a possible COVID-19 herbal medicine discovered in Madagascar Africa; awaits a vaccine from Superior countries
The President of Madagascar, President Andry Rajoelina has officially announced that his country has found a traditional remedy for the deadly coronavirus which has defied almost every treatment and killed many people. According to the President, the local medicine which has been named COVID-Organics has proven positive when tested on coronavirus patients. “Tests have been […]
French national emerges first coronavirus patient in Senegal
A French national whose name is not yet known has emerged the first victim of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) in Senegal after he was tested positive. The man who was tested with the virus shortly after traveling to Senegal from France on Saturday via Air Senegal, IGFM, is now at the Institut Pasteur in Dakar […]
Nigerian Federal government shuts down a Chinese supermarket following outbreak of Coronavirus
The Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed in a statement that, the Chinese owned supermarket called Panda Supermarket has been ordered to halt operation following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus in China. The company sources most of its products from China which is of major concern to the Nigerian officials. In […]
Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old Daughter Killed in a Helicopter Crash
News coming in reports that, the basketball legend has died from a helicopter accident that occurred on Saturday, January 26th, in Calabasas California. The one time NBA Most Valuable Player and two-time NBA Finals MVP died alongside his daughter and at least five other people who were on board in a private helicopter. According to […]