Emirates ramping up operations across Africa

(CAJ News) EMIRATES plans to increase flights to three African cities as part of a global initiative to ramp up seat capacity.From May 1, it will increase weekly flights to the Tanzanian economic hub of Dar es Salaam from 25 to 28.Emirates will increa…

Escalating M23 rebellion incapacitates aid agencies

(CAJ News) THE intensifying conflict between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congolese army (FARDC) is threatening humanitarian organisations’ capacity to respond to the needs of victims.It was anticipated a ceasefire between the warring parties w…

Police battle probes into Nigeria electoral violations

(CAJ News) NIGERIAN police are in a race against time to complete investigations into electoral violations during the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.They have been urged to complete the task before the country holds Gubernato…

Lassa fever claims over 100 in Nigeria

(CAJ News) AT least 109 people have died from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria since the beginning of the year.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported the deaths from 676 confirmed cases as of January 1 to March 5.
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Compensation sought for cyclone-ravaged Malawi, Mozambique

(CAJ News) THE devastation by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and Mozambique is a gruesome reminder how countries least responsible for climate change are the worst affected by its impact.At the time of publication, the cyclone had claimed an estima…