NAPTIP arrests 4 people for alleged sales of babies IUCN’s Inaugural African Protected Areas Congress officially relaunched The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem Gasoline tail: Kyari informs Buhari and promises to end fuel shortage within hours Buhari mourns President Deby – NIGERIA NEWS AGENCY More than 200,000 people return to Zimbabwe as COVID-19 impacts regional economies NWFL Super Six: Sunshine Queens beat Edo Queens to stay in contention Ondo Electoral Court rejects PDP petition against Governor Akeredolu RTS, S malaria vaccine reaches more than 650,000 children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi with breakthrough pilot program Lagos State to Hold LG Poll in July CAF Confederation Cup: matches of the fifth day More refugees arrive in Chad following recent clashes in the Central African Republic MMA2 security personnel return lost bag containing 2.35 m N to passenger Japan donates $ 6.5 million to WFP to tackle food insecurity in South Sudan EU launches € 100 million humanitarian initiative to support COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in Africa The transition period in Chad will last 18 months – Military NDLEA Shuts Down Drug Syndicate, Arrests 2 Undergraduates Egypt dismisses head of railway authority following fatal accidents Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Coronavirus – Namibia: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Iran rejects step-by-step plan to revive nuclear deal Tigray crisis enters sixth month with no clear end in sight amid ‘serious and continuing violations of children’s rights’ Chad sets up transitional military council headed by son of late president – reports Canon Central and North Africa Further Exploit African Print Market by Appointing Four New Business Partners Across the Continent Obaseki pays 1.5 million naira medical bills for 3 albinos Thousands of people flee new clashes in Central African Republic: UN agency ‘Endless’ conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, UNICEF warns Alleged assault: Senate to investigate CCT chairman Danladi Umar Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Unity Bank declares 492.02 billion in assets for 2020 New Fortress Energy named founding partner of the Basketball Africa League Respect and dialogue necessary to restore normalcy as the separatist league is strongly frowned upon Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Salisu Garba as CJ FCT Media Invitation – South Africa: Women and Men Against Child Abuse – Athletes Against Child Abuse INEC will resume CVR on June 28 Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Coronavirus – Eritrea: Ministry of Health announcement (April 19, 2021) Office partners with German foundation to strengthen MDAs New report highlights impact of COVID-19 on African trade finance Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) Analysis: National Mass Counting Program: Beyond the Blame Game Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) New report highlights impact of COVID-19 on African trade finance Association calls for increased funding for cashew producers to boost production Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (April 19, 2021) UNICAL, C / River collaborate in capacity building, infrastructure development 905m COVID-19 shots administered worldwide – Report Uzuakoli police station attack barbaric, says Orji Kalu Nigerian Customs Service Generates Q1 Q1 Turnover of N466.1 Billion