Decline in oil prices slowing down Nigerian economy: expert
Owing to the fall in global oil prices, Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, has begun to slow down, causing a review and austerity measure regime to be envisaged by government, an expert said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua, as the West African country fights hard against recession.
Head of Afghan government media department assassinated: report
The head of the Afghan government's media department has been assassinated, AFP reported Friday, citing police.
Central African Republic's government resigns: prime minister
The government of Central African Republic has resigned, the prime minister said on Thursday.(With input from AFP)
Japan extends COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo and eight other prefectures
The Japanese government on Friday extended the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and eight prefectures from the end of May till June 20.
France's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000
France has recorded more than 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, according to data released by French government website.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili infected with COVID-19
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has been infected with COVID-19, government officials announced on Tuesday.
China-donated COVID-19 vaccine handed over to Maldives
A batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Chinese government was handed over to the Maldives on Thursday.
