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Health autorities in Nigeria receive this day, the first batch of about four million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. The stocks were procured through Covax, a UN-backed programme that is trying to ensure Covid-19 vaccines are shared fairly among all countries. Nigeria is expecting a total of 16 million doses …

The new vice-president of Tanzania’s semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar has been sworn in less than two weeks after his predecessor died. Othman Masoud Othman Sharif replaces Seif Sharif Hamad who died on February 17 at the age of 77. No official reason has been given for his death but it …

The South Sudanese military has announced the death of three generals who died after becoming ill with Covid-19. The three Generals are identified as David Manyot Barach, Elijah Alier Ayom and Mabior Maket. According to the military, burials would be organised by a committee in collaboration with the families of …

Morocco has announced that it has suspended contacts with the German embassy in the country over its stance on Western Sahara. The country’s foreign affairs ministry cited “deep disagreements concerning crucial issues,” without elaborating, reports BBC News. A senior Moroccan diplomat cited Germany’s reaction to the US decision in December …

The authorities in Tanzania’s semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar have urged tourists to dress decently and respect the “sensibilities” of the local culture or they will be fined. Tourism Minister Lela Muhamed Mussa told BBC Swahili that some visitors walked “almost naked” on the streets. She said that tour guides will …

Hama Amadou, Niger’s opposition figure was imprisoned on Monday for his alleged role in the unrest that followed the result of the presidential election following three days in detention. The authorities have also brought charges of “regionalist propaganda” and “speech inclined to set people against one another” against the opposition …

3,92 million is the total number of doses of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccines expected to be received in Nigeria on Tuesday. The vaccines made by Serum Institute of India are expected to arrive in the capital, Abuja, on Tuesday morning. The country is expecting a total of 16 million doses …

The European Commission will propose this month an EU-wide digital certificate providing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination that could allow Europeans to travel more freely over the summer. The EU executive aims to present its plans for a “digital green pass” on March 17 and to cooperate with international organisations …

Zimbabwe’s second Vice-President Kembo Mohadi has resigned a week after he denied accusations of sexual impropriety. Mr Mohadi, 71, repeated his defence that he was the victim of hacking and “voice cloning” after an online newspaper published lurid phone call recordings with several women allegedly including a subordinate. “I’m a …

Etienne Eto’o Pineda, 18, son of Samuel Eto’o Fils wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and even do better than him. The young international junior striker from Real Oviedo, Spain, has great ambitions for his career and has huge challenges. “My father was a huge influence in my life …