Consumer protection group issues complaint to EU against TikTok
2021-02-16
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), has filed a complaint with the European Union against video platform TikTok on multiple grounds.Continue Reading
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment victory for women globally – African Diasporas
2021-02-15
ADC says the confirmation of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of WTO, represented victory for women in the global community.Continue Reading
Bus kills 12 heads of cattle in western Zambia
2021-02-15
Twelve heads of cattle die on spot while two others sustained injuries as bus hit them in western Zambia, Police say on Monday.Continue Reading
Tunisian PM sacks 5 ministers from gov’t
2021-02-15
Tunisian head of government Hichem Mechichi sacks five ministers from their duties, government statement says.Continue Reading
Turkey to begin teachers’ vaccinations against COVID-19 next week
2021-02-15
Turkey to begin COVID-19 vaccination for teachers next week, Turkish Education Minister Ziya Selcuk says on Monday.Continue Reading
UK envoy assures of more FDI flow into Lagos
2021-02-14
The British Government has announced its approval for more foreign investments in Lagos state, as plans got underway for the take-off of the first British standard waste to energy plant in the state.Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia extends COVID-19 restrictions for 20 days
2021-02-14
Saudi Arabia announces 20-day extension of precautionary measures against COVID-19, according to local media.Continue Reading
Liberia on alert for Ebola after neighbouring Guinea reports outbreak
2021-02-14
Liberia puts health agencies on alert in wake of an Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Guinea, President George Weah announces on Sunday.Continue Reading
4 Italian regions placed under tougher COVID-19 restrictions
2021-02-14
Authorities place four regions in Italy under stricter restrictions from Sunday due to rise in number of Coronavirus infections.Continue Reading
PKK militants execute 13 kidnapped Turks, Turkish army says
2021-02-14
Turkish military discovers bodies of 13 of its citizens in an operation against banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraq.Continue Reading