World Health Organization emergency committee to reconvene in Geneva
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency committee will meet again on Jan 30 in Geneva. A decision is likely on…
Airlines begin suspending China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have begun suspending flights as fears mount over the coronavirus epidemic. Indonesia’s Lion Air is halting all flights to…
10 exhibitors from China drop out of Singapore Airshow due to travel restrictions
Ten exhibitors from China have dropped out of the Singapore Airshow, due to travel restrictions that bar all new visitors…
World Health Organization should have declared global emergency earlier: Professor Peter Piot
Winning the battle against epidemics does not lie in the hands of experts. Professor Peter Piot said it is in…
Ministerial statement: Gan Kim Yong on Singapore's response as novel coronavirus outbreak evolves
Singapore is preparing for various scenarios of how the outbreak of the novel coronavirus could evolve, Health Minister Gan Kim…
Countries step up fight against Wuhan virus outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
Authorities around the world are stepping up their fight against the outbreak, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a…
Asian stock markets buoyed by UK Conservative victory, US-China trade progress
Asian markets soared on Dec 13 as Boris Johnson was re-elected with a clear majority, and there was talk of…
1MDB scandal: Former PM Najib's audio clips released
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released phone recordings of former prime minister Najib Razak. He is heard allegedly speaking with…
China confirms human-to-human transmission of Wuhan virus
Chinese health officials have confirmed that the Wuhan coronavirus could spread through human contact. 15 medical staff treating infected patients…
Inadequate supplies of masks, medical resources in Wuhan, says mayor Zhou Xianwang
Wuhan mayor Zhou Xianwang said the task of dealing with the coronavirus remains “severe and complex”. During a press conference,…
Three Japanese evacuees from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus
On Jan 30, Japan confirmed three new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus. Two patients did not show any prior symptoms.…
When your son is 40 and has autism – and you're getting on in age
Duane Goh has autism and is 40 years old. And while raising Duane has had its challenges, his parents, now…
Governments call for greater insight into global economic impact of Wuhan virus
Asian equities continued to fall as investor fears over the coronavirus saw a widespread selloff. In a bid to stabilise…
Singapore keen to collaborate with the Middle East, take part in its transformation efforts: Tharman
At the annual Middle East Institute Conference on Jan 15, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore is keen to collaborate…
Impact of relocation of Indonesia's capital on Jakarta's property prices
Indonesia will move its congested capital to another island in a massive undertaking. Government offices, embassies, police and military headquarters,…
6 Oscar nominations for South Korean film "Parasite"
The Oscar nominations are out and a South Korean film has made history. “Parasite” is in the running for the…
Operations back to normal at Hong Kong airport after violent protests
Operations at Hong Kong International Airport are back to normal on Wednesday morning (Aug 14) after a night of violent…
Clashes between riot police and villagers in Vietnam kill at least 4
At least four people have been killed in Vietnam, after violent clashes broke out between riot police and villagers near…
31 piracy, armed robbery incidents in the Singapore Strait in 2019, compared to 7 in 2018
31 piracy and armed robbery incidents were reported in the Singapore Strait in 2019, a big jump from only seven…
Hong Kong police officer shoots protester during morning clashes
A Hong Kong police officer fired live rounds at protesters during morning clashes on Monday (Nov 11) in Sai Wan…
Iran's strikes on US bases 'calibrated': What to expect next as Iran avenges Qasem Soleimani's death
Iran’s missile strikes on two military bases housing US troops in Iraq were a “calibrated” response to the US killing…
Militant attack kills 19 Malian soldiers – Army
At least 19 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military post in central Mali on Sunday. The incident…
C.A.R: MSF offers free care for accident survivors
Synthia, a 30-year-old mother of 2, was involved in a traffic accident in 2018 while on her way to work…
Rebel attack kills 36 people in eastern DRC
Rebels have killed at least 36 people in attacks on villages in eastern Congo, a local official and civil society…
'No one tells Guinea what to do' – Conde warns foreign meddlers
“No one tells Guinea what to do.” The words of Guinean President Alpha Condé, who has been facing a wave…
'Southern Accord' military exercise ends in Malawi
A two-week military training programme ‘Southern Accord’ led by the US Army Africa has ended in the southern African country…
Yahya Jammeh 'agrees to step down and leave' The Gambia
Former President of Gambia Yahya Jammeh has agreed to step down and leave the country after mediators spent hours to…
Ethiopians engage in exportation of staple food, Injera
When the Tessema family started their business making injera – a staple in Ethiopia, their target market was residents who…
Nigeria: Over 3000 residents return to Damasak, Borno state
Over 3000 people have returned to Damasak Borno State, northeast Nigeria following the clearance of Boko Haram terrorists stronghold in…
Nigeria's Kamaru Usman wins historic UFC title
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman became first African-born fighter to win a UFC title after pummelling Tyron Woodley in a one-sided bout…
Ban Ki-moon tours western Sahara refugee camp to push for negotiations
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon; visited the Sahrawi refugee camp in Algeria, as part of efforts to restart negotiations to…
First 3D printed public housing unveiled in Western France
It is the first house built by a 3D printer in the world ,suitable for human habitation.Backers have hailed this…
Zambia's President Lungu takes oath of office: all you need to know
Zambia’s Edgar Lungu has officially been sworn in as president of the southern African nation today. Lungu was declared winner…
Thomas Sankara: Burkina Faso to celebrate revolutionary icon thirty years after death
In the streets of Ouagadougou, the icon of the Burkinabe revolution is omnipresent. Assassinated thirty years ago, Thomas Sankara, the…
Earth's hidden continent [Hi-Tech]
We are still to finish discovering the marvels of the world. Scientist say they have discovered a hidden land mass…
Lesotho army chief and two officers gunned down, tensions rise in Maseru
Lesotho’s army chief and two other senior officers were shot dead on Tuesday leaving the country in a tense state.…
Prince Charles, Camila meet Ghana's Ashanti King Osei Tutu II
Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have met Ghana’s Ashanti King, Osei Tutu II in his palace, Kumasi, the…
Philipines: Real -life crucifixion to commemorate the suffering of Christ
As has been the case for the last 60 years, some Christians in the Phillipines gave themselves up for crucifixion…
Mali's main opposition candidate Soumaila Cisse urges vote for change
Mali’s main opposition candidate Soumaila Cisse on Friday urged voters to vote for change to enable him to bring change…
Nike stores closed in South Africa amid outcry over racist web video post
Several Nike stores were closed in South Africa on Wednesday following public outcry over a racist comment made in a…
Prince Charles meets Nigeria's Buhari, religious leaders, traditional rulers in Abuja
Britain’s Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday on the third and final leg…
Renovated trams in Egyptian coastal city "bring joy" to commuters
Tram commuters are now treated to a luxurious ride in the Egyptian city of Alexandria after the historic public service…
Focus on the Maasai culture and their beauty accessories
In this week’s This is Culture segment on the Morning Call, Linnete Bahati puts the focus on the Maasai culture…
Gambia's economic challenges as citizens choose next president(The Morning Call)
Gambians go to the polls on Thursday December 1, after a highly competitive political campaign. … READ MORE … source
Youth drug addiction surge in South Africa
Drug abuse in South Africa is said to be taking a heavy toll on communities in the country, according to…
The Gambia votes amid phones and internet shutdown
Gambia heads to the polls today amid internet blackout. President Yahya Jammeh is facing what analysts are calling the biggest…
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu still missing ahead of treason trial
Pro-Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu is expected to be in court on Tuesday October 17 for the commencement of his treason…
Body of Special Forces soldier killed in Niger, arrives in U.S.
The U.S. military said on Friday (October 6) that a fourth soldier was killed during an attack on Wednesday (October…
Nigerian gas tanker explosion kills at least 35
At least 35 people were killed on Monday and hundreds injured when a gas tanker exploded in northern Nigerian state…
Women's World Cup 2019: Nigeria optimistic ahead of second match
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are in high spirits although they recorded a loss in their opening games against Norway in the…
FIFA, CAF to investigate Cameroon's conduct during World Cup loss to England
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has pledged to open an inquiry into the conduct of Cameroon’s team after a…
Three South American countries agree to joint 2030 World Cup bid
Three South American nations Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed to present a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.…
Sierra Leone NEC urges citizens to patiently wait for official results
The National Electoral Commission chairperson in Sierra Leone has urged citizens to patiently await official results that will take several…
Gambia's President-elect Barrow to stay in Senegal until inauguration
Per the direction of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow will stay in Senegal…
Nigeria’s youngest hyper-realism artist gains popularity for his work [No Comment]
Kazeem Waris, Nigeria’s youngest hyper-realism artist recently came to prominence after drawing a portrait of the French President, Emmanuel Macron…
Kabila to remain in politics after December polls
The president of Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila,on Sunday said he plans to stay in politics when he steps…
Ethiopia declares 6 months state of emergency over Oromia protests
Ethiopia’s federal government has declared a 6-month state of emergency as of Saturday, October 8, 2016, local media outfit, the…
Developing: No survivors in Ethiopian Airlines crash
All 157 people on board an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi which crashed shortly after…
ADF rebels in DRC kill seven UN peacekeepers
A joint military operation by the army of Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations peacekeeping force was dealt…
Indian students evacuated from Wuhan dance in a coronavirus quarantine facility
A group of Indian students who were evacuated from the Chinese city at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak…