NAIROBI, KENYA — Experts warn the war in Ukraine could increase hunger and food insecurity for some people in Africa. Most African countries import wheat and vegetable oil from Ukraine and Russia, a region now engulfed in conflict since Russia invaded …
Day: March 19, 2022
Egypt Displays Recently Discovered Ancient Tombs in Saqqara
CAIRO — Egypt displayed recently discovered, well-decorated ancient tombs on Saturday at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital, Cairo.The five tombs were unearthed earlier this month and date back to the Old Kingdom — a period spanning rou…
Gunmen kill 2 prison officers in southern Nigeria
OWERRI (Imo, Nigeria), Two prison officers were shot dead on Wednesday in an ambush in Nigeria’s southern state of Imo, a spokesperson said.The two officers were on patrol in the state’s Okigwe area when they were ambushed by gunmen, Goodluck Uboegbule…
Abu Dhabi’s ADIHEX 2022 promises to be larger, more rewarding
Abu Dhabi, The Emirates Falconers Club launched intensive preparations for organizing the next edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2022) on September 26 – October 2.The event is the largest of its kind in th…
Covid-19: US donates more than 500 million vaccines to other countries
WASHINGTON, The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effe…
USAID announces an additional $12.8 million in assistance to Malawi
The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced an additional $12.8 million in assistance for Malawi to tackle food insecurity, strengthen anti-corruption efforts and respond to Tropical Cyclon…