NASA launches first ever solar probe to ‘touch the sun’
NASA on Sunday launched a probe that will head closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft before it. The Parker Solar Probe will endure wicked heat while … source
China/Africa health cooperation enhances medicine
The health cooperation between China and African countries is greatly promoting the development of the pharmaceutical industry on the continent.* Today … source
Malians eagerly await Sunday’s run-off poll
Malians await results of Sunday’s presidential election run-off which was characterized by violence, amidst accusations of fraud by the opposition candidate, … source
Zimbabwean opposition shows up in front of electoral commission to demand reforms [No Comment]
Thousands of MDC supporters dressed in red and waving placards written on them: ‘No Reforms, No Elections’ and ‘No to Election Fraud’ marched in front of … source
Liberians divided on Arsene Wenger honour
A decision by Liberian President George Weah’s to award his former football coach, Arsène Wenger, with his country’s highest honour has elicited mixed … source
Utilizing natural resources in Africa [Business segment]
The Democratic Republic of Congo promulgated its new mining code on March 9 in a bid to generate revenue from its natural resources. Authorities say, the … source
Vote count underway in Mali [The Morning Call]
Counting of votes is underway in Mali after the country went to polls on sunday. The election had 24 candidates vying for the presidency but many have seen it ……
Ghana economy: IMF checks to stay in place after bailout package
Ghana does not intend to completely sever its relations with the IMF. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said Ghana will continue to subject its public finances to … source
Morocco king pardons 188 people linked to Hirak protests
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned a total of 188 people linked to the “Hirak” protest movement on the occasion of Islam’s Eid al-Adha religious feast, … source
$20 BN Guinea iron mining project falls apart [The Morning Call]
Guinea, Conakry where mining giant, Rio Tinto went into an agreement with the government to explore the Simandou iron deposits in the country is facing all … source