Rwanda struggles to contain Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda reported 8 deaths up to Sept 30 from Marburg virus, which shares many properties with Ebola, as authorities race the clock to contain the spread of the virus. Most of the deaths were reported among medics operating in an intensive care unit, Rwanda’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said. At least 20 cases have been […]

South Africa on Footsteps of Morocco’s African Economic Diplomacy

The inroads of Morocco’s economic diplomacy in Africa are inspiring leaders in South Africa, which aspires to follow suit through the launch of an African policy to strengthen economic ties with the continent. The move was announced by South Africa’s Foreign Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, in an attempt to break away with the unfruitful political rhetoric […]

Libya: Oil Minister again takes aim at NOC chairman for holding key oil information

Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas Mohamed Aoun has accused the National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman Mustafa Sanalla of withholding production data, amid plans to replace the board of directors of the company. Aoun, who has been at odds with Sanalla for some time, has revealed that he has not got data on production since […]