CENTRAL AFRICA

With an annual death toll of nearly eight million people, around twice as many lives as Covid-19 has claimed, cigarette smoking is considered the leading cause of preventable deaths in the world today.

Islamist militancy on the continent is nothing new, but revolts linked to the Islamic State and al Qaeda have surged in recent years, says the group.

West African leaders on Sunday backed tough new sanctions on Mali, including border closures and a trade embargo.

Mozambique has seen a 220% growth in cigarette consumption over the past 16 years, according to a Lancet survey

UN Security Council president Mona Juul (Norway) expressed her delegation’s determination to ensure progress on global peace and security in 2022.

Gabon’s Aubameyang in doubt for Afcon

Gabon aiming to surprise at Afcon

Leading global management consulting firm Kearney recently released the 2021 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which found significant potential for investors and international retailers among emerging retail markets.

Namibian President Dr Hage G. Geingob also extended his condolences to the people of South Africa on Sunday following the passing of anti-Apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu.

Tutu had an ongoing battle with prostate cancer, and complications are said to be the cause of his death, according to reports.