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Garuda Aerospace to export 12,000 drones, lowest bidder in RITES

Meanwhile, Garuda Aerospace has raised an undisclosed sum as Pre-series A funding from investors led by Ocgrow Ventures.

African scientists say green future at stake amid deforestation

The loss of forest cover in Africa could slow down the continent's transition to a green and resilient future: Scientists

Covid-19 cases in Africa surpass 11.44 million, death toll nears 253,000

South Africa has recorded the highest Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3,791,925 cases, followed by Morocco with 1,164,953 cases as of Sunday evening

Africa sees rise in measles as Covid-19 pandemic disrupts vaccines

The rise in outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases is a warning sign," Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO regional director for Africa, said in a statement

India, France discuss key issues of West Asia, North Africa region

The discussions were held as part of the first ever consultations between India and France on the West Asia and North Africa Region in virtual mode

Kenya's unprecedented fuel shortage threatens to shut down economy

Kenya has been hit hard by an unprecedented fuel shortage that is threatening to grind the country's economy to a halt.

WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa

A World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office has urged for caution and consideration of the risks involved, with multiple African countries lifting their Covid-19 health restrictions

United Nations: Africa, already suffering from warming, will see worse

Although Africa has contributed relatively little to the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, the continent has suffered some of the world's heaviest impacts of climate change, from famine to flooding.

Six African countries will receive mRNA vaccine technology

The 6 African countries selected to receive mRNA vaccines technology against Covid are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, a European Union and African Union nations meet heard.

Six African countries to establish mRNA vaccine production: WHO

The announcement was made at a ceremony hosted by the European Council, France, South Africa and WHO

UN agencies appeal for $4.4 bn to assist 29.1 mn in Africa in 2022

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Wednesday said between 12 and 14 million people are waking each day to face high levels of acute food insecurity

Critical for UNSC to focus, act upon threat of terrorism in Africa: India

India has called on the international community to focus its attention on the threat of terrorism in Africa, in particular the Sahel region

Nigeria calls for patent waivers to allow Africa to make its own vaccines

Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also called for natural gas -- which Africa has in abundance -- to be accepted as a transitional fuel

Covid-19 vaccines to Africa must have good shelf lives, says expert

Donors of vaccines to the continent should send them with a realistic shelf life of about three months to six months before their expiration, Africa CDC director John Nkengasong said

Africa renews push for favourable UN Security Council reforms

he matter of reforming the 15-member council has provoked debate for decades

Sudan's anti-coup protests violently dispersed, two killed: Report

The demonstrations in Khartoum and elsewhere in Sudan are the latest in relentless protests

World-renowned Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey dies at 77

World-renowned paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, who unearthed evidence that helped prove humankind evolved in Africa, died on Sunday at the age of 77, Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed

President Joe Biden revokes southern Africa travel restrictions

US President Joe Biden has ended the COVID-19 related travel restriction imposed last month on the eight southern African nations due to the spread of coronavirus variant Omicron."In light of these changed circumstances, and based on the recommendation of the CDC, I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to revoke Proclamation 10315. The travel restrictions imposed by that proclamation are no longer necessary to protect the public health," said Biden in his presidential proclamation on Tuesday. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 am eastern standard time on December 31.Having learned more about the Omicron variant in the past several weeks, the CDC now recommends lifting the travel restrictions, read the proclamation."Importantly, scientific experts have determined that people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are protected against severe disease and hospitalization from the Omicron variant. Moreover, the Omicron variant has now spread to more than 100 .

US to lift Covid-related travel bans on 8 African nations on New York's eve

The US will lift Covid-related travel restrictions on eight African countries on December 31, the White House announced.

African Cup buildup: Omicron variant concerns, player release clash

African Cup of Nations organizers insist the tournament will begin as planned in Cameroon despite the fast-spreading omicron variant adding to an extensive list of concerns