Day: May 21, 2022

WHO Expects More Cases of Monkeypox to Emerge Globally

LONDON — The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found.As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been…

South African believed to be world’s oldest woman turns 128

PRETORIA— Johanna Mazibuko, the South African believed to be the “world’s oldest woman”, celebrated her 128th birthday last week. Photos that were shared on social media showed the centenarian celebrating the huge milestone with loved ones.According to…

Nigeria suspends Accountant-General detained over US$200m fraud

ABUJA— Nigeria’s embattled Accountant-General has been suspended indefinitely amid a corruption allegation leveled against him by the country’s anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Ahmed Idris’s suspension according to go…

Namibia comes to Europe to sell its sunshine

PARIS— As Europe struggles to decarbonise its economy and wean itself off Russian oil and gas, one of the world’s sunniest and most arid nations is pitching itself to the continent as an answer to its problems.A delegation from sub-Saharan Africa’s dri…