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Africa Coronavirus death toll hits 383, as cases rise to 8,596 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 8, 596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on African continent with 383 deaths.The UN’s health agency…
Coronavirus hits 43 countries in Africa
The World Health Organisation, WHO, Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has disclosed that there are now 1,396 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 43 countries across Africa. T…
Prepare for the worst - WHO warns Africa over coronavirus
The World Health Organization, WHO, has warned African countries to prepare for the worst as coronavirus cases increase in the continent. So far 233 cases of the deadly virus had been registered in s…
Coronavirus now in 27 African countries (Full list)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are now over 300 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Africa. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, stated that 27 countries have been affe…
Coronavirus : Ghana, Gabon confirm first cases
Gabon and Ghana confirmed their first cases of coronavirus on Thursday, becoming the ninth and tenth countries in sub-Saharan Africa to register positive cases. The region has so far been less badly …
Coronavirus: Cameroon records first case of coronavirus
Central African country, the Republic of Cameroon on Friday confirmed its index case of coronavirus. The nation’s health minister, Dr. Malachie Manaouda on Friday announced the report of the firs…
Kenyan Govt Deports Four Chinese Nationals For Flogging A Kenyan Waiter
Kenyan government has deported four Chinese citizens after one of them whipped a Kenyan waiter for coming late to work at Chez Wou Restaurant in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretar…
S.Africa Sterilised Pregant HIV Patients Without Consent
A South African inquiry into the forced sterilisation of dozens of HIV-positive pregnant women said Monday that their rights had been breached and called for government action.The investigation was l…
14 children among 22 persons massacred in Cameroon - UN
Armed men have massacred 22 villagers including 14 children in an anglophone region of Cameroon, according to the United Nations, with the opposition blaming the killings on government troops.The blo…
Thousands gather to big farewell to Kenya's longest serving leader Moi
Tens of thousands of Kenyans gathered at an open air stadium on Tuesday for the state funeral of Daniel Arap Moi, the country’s longest serving president, who died recently aged 95.Moi’s coffin, drap…
Gender equality key to poverty eradication in Africa – Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said promotion of gender equality and the “meaningful engagement of women and girls” was key to poverty eradication in Africa. Guterres stated this in his addres…
President Buhari expresses concern over Libya
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the lack of tangible progress and the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Libya. President Buhari raised this concerns at the …
Ghana: 2 Suspected Cases Of Coronavirus Recorded In Accra
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra has recorded two suspected cases of coronavirus infections. Two foreign nationals who reported to the facility on Wednesday are said to have shown symptoms of …
S/African court issues arrest warrant for ex-president Zuma
A South African court issued an arrest warrant for former President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday, after he skipped court on grounds of needing medical treatment, but the judge stayed the warrant until his c…
Daniel Arap Moi: Kenya's longest-serving president dies at 95
Former Kenyan president, Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years, has died, at the age of 95. Moi was pronounced dead on the early morning of Tuesday, February 4, by medics at The Nairobi…
Malawi Court Nullifies Presidential Election, Orders New One
Malawi's constitutional court has annulled last year's controversial election, which saw President Peter Mutharika narrowly re-elected. The judge found there had been widespread irregularities in the…
Heavy rains kills dozens in Madagascar
At least 21 people have died in Madagascar following almost a week of torrential rain in the north-west of the island, the government said on Friday. The tropical Indian Ocean nation is in the midst …
Isabel Dos Santos: Africa's Richest Woman Charged With Fraud
Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s richest woman has been charged with fraud which took place during her stewardship of state-owned oil firm Sonangol.Angola’s billionaire former first daughter Isabel dos Sa…
One of five malnurished lions in sundan's park dies
One of five sick and malnourished lions held at a park in the Sudanese capital died Monday, an official said, amid a growing online campaign to save the animals. According to reports, The lioness rec…
UN envoy urges non-interferance in Libya
ead of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ghassam Salamé, on Monday called on other countries to desist from interfering in the ongoing crisis in the country. Salamé made the call while a…