40m People Face ‘Desperate Food Shortages’ in W/Africa — WFP

AfricaFoodWorld News40m People Face ‘Desperate Food Shortages’ in W/Africa — WFP

PilotnewsMay 6, 2020

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that no fewer than 40 million people across West Africa face “desperate food shortages in coming months”. Its spokesperson, Ms Elisabeth Byrs, gave the warning during a virtual news briefing. Byrs said restrictions imposed by countries to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were adding to people’s vulnerability to hunger. She stated that populations displaced by armed conflict, and those that had endured climate change emergencies...

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COVID-19: AU Promises to Review Madagascar Herb

AfricaCoronavirusWorld NewsCOVID-19: AU Promises to Review Madagascar Herb

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 6, 2020

The African Union (AU) said it had entered a discussion with the Republic of Madagascar over the effectiveness of an herbal remedy that was recently announced by the government. The Organization made this known in a statement that was issued on May 4 and was tweeted yesterday on its verified Tweeter. The statement which was written in French and published on AU Website was translated to English by The West African Pilot News using Google...

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UPDATE: COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 46,500 – WHO

AfricaCoronavirusNewsUPDATE: COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 46,500 – WHO

PilotnewsMay 5, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the number of reported COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased to over 46,500 as at May 4. The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Tuesday. “There are over 46,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 1,800 associated deaths,” it said. The figures on the dashboard showed that South Africa,...

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COVID-19 Cases in Africa Rise to 44,000 – WHO

AfricaCoronavirusNewsCOVID-19 Cases in Africa Rise to 44,000 – WHO

PilotnewsMay 5, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of reported COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased to over 44,000. The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Monday. “There are over 44,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 1,700 associated deaths,” it said. The figures on the dashboard showed that South Africa, Algeria and Nigeria had...

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6 killed As Plane Carrying Medical Supplies Crashes in Somalia 

AfricaNewsTravel6 killed As Plane Carrying Medical Supplies Crashes in Somalia 

PilotnewsMay 4, 2020

Six people, including two pilots, were killed when a plane carrying medical supplies crashed in south-western Somalia on Monday, authorities said. “The cause of the accident is not yet known,” government spokesman Ismael Mukhtar Omar told dpa. The plane, which was carrying medical supplies needed in the fight against the coronavirus, took off from Baidoa airport in the Bay region. It crashed shortly after, near the town of Bardaale where it was meant to land,...

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Togo Inaugurates President Amid COVID-19 Fears

AfricaNewsPoliticsTogo Inaugurates President Amid COVID-19 Fears

PilotnewsMay 4, 2020

Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe was inaugurated on Sunday at a ceremony that was minimised to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Some 200 guests – all wearing face masks and practicing social distancing – attended the ceremony. With borders closed, it was only attended by diplomats already in the country. The televised ceremony was shortened to just over 80 minutes, without the usual pomp and ceremony. Gnassingbe, 53, won by a landslide in February,...

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Zimbabwe Requires Citizens to Wear Face Masks in Public Spaces

AfricaCoronavirusLifestyleZimbabwe Requires Citizens to Wear Face Masks in Public Spaces

PilotnewsMay 3, 2020

The Police in Zimbabwe will arrest anyone leaving their homes without wearing face masks starting from Monday, Deputy Minister of Information, Energy Mutodi, said on Sunday. “With effect from tomorrow, Monday, May 4, the Police will arrest anyone seen without putting on a mask in the CBD, entering shops or any public places,’’ Mutodi announced on twitter. The development follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s announcement on Friday that members of the public will be required to...

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West Africa Crude-Nigerian Export Programmes Shrink in June, May

AfricaCoronavirusEconomyWest Africa Crude-Nigerian Export Programmes Shrink in June, May

PilotnewsMay 3, 2020

Export programmes for West African crudes emerged on Friday and showed lower volumes for this month and the next, in line with unprecedented output cuts by producers and a lack of demand. Royal Dutch Shell circulated its export schedule for June loadings of Nigerian Bonny Light and Bonga crude, with the former set to fall sharply in June to 190,000 barrels per day (bpd) from 245,000 planned for May. Loading plans have been disrupted as Nigeria...

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Flavour N’abania: The Drummer Boy Who Became Africa’s Highlife King

AfricaArts & CultureEntertainmentFlavour N’abania: The Drummer Boy Who Became Africa’s Highlife King

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)May 2, 20201

A roll call of Nigeria’s musical icons, global cultural ambassadors, and big music artists will not be complete without Chinedu Okoli, professionally called Flavour N’abania. Known for his lively voice, his songs are mostly delivered with a smooth blend of English and Igbo languages. Flavours’ performances are energy filled and typically involve thrilling fans with his signature dance move — twisting his waist. Also called ‘Flavour of Africa’, he describes himself as ‘Africa’s Highlife King’....

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Africa Turns Face Masks into a Fashion Statement – Exclusive Photos

AfricaCoronavirusFashionNewsAfrica Turns Face Masks into a Fashion Statement – Exclusive Photos

PilotnewsMay 2, 2020

It actually started late February in Aba – a major commercial town in the eastern part of Nigeria known for product innovation and creativity. Individual tailors competed on production of unique designer masks and face caps. By the end of March, designer facemask became a trend in major African countries. Currently in this continent, fashion designers are agog with commendably striking styles of masks for use against the coronavirus pandemic. With Love from Algeria Tackling...

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