Africa

Kenya looks for 400 Coronavirus Vaccine Volunteers

Kenya looks for 400 Coronavirus Vaccine Volunteers

Participants, however must be health workers.

Tanzanian Comedian in Court after Laughing at President

Tanzanian Comedian in Court after Laughing at President

Same comedian was held last year after sharing a face-swapped image of himself and...

Covid-19: South Africa to Reopen Churches, Mosques

Covid-19: South Africa to Reopen Churches, Mosques

All worshippers will be required to wear masks and sanitise their hands.

Madagascar to Deploy Troops to Town Where Two Died Of Coronavirus

Madagascar to Deploy Troops to Town Where Two Died Of Coronavirus

Madagascar has registered 527 infections and two deaths, both in Toamasina.

President Ramaphosa Fears Covid-19 Pandemic Will Get Worse as South Africa Prepare to Ease Restrictions

President Ramaphosa Fears Covid-19 Pandemic Will Get Worse...

There have so far been 429 recorded Covid-19 deaths in the South Africa

Coronavirus: "Almost All" Members of Covid-19 Task Force in South Sudan Test Positive

Coronavirus: "Almost All" Members of Covid-19 Task Force...

Ten ministers in the country are now confirmed to have contracted coronavirus.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Two-day-old baby dies

Coronavirus in South Africa: Two-day-old baby dies

"The baby was born prematurely and needed help with breathing" - Health minister...

South Sudan clashes 'kill 300' in Jonglei state

South Sudan clashes 'kill 300' in Jonglei state

A treaty aimed at ending the country's six-year civil war was signed in February,...

Covid-19: UN Chief Warns Pandemic may Push Millions in Africa into Abject Poverty

Covid-19: UN Chief Warns Pandemic may Push Millions in...

The UN Secretary-General called for “global solidarity” with the continent.

South Sudan Veep's Wife also Contract Covid-19

South Sudan Veep's Wife also Contract Covid-19

Experts worry that decades of conflict has left South Sudan incapable of dealing...

Covid-19: South Sudan Vice-President Tests Positive

Covid-19: South Sudan Vice-President Tests Positive

The Vice President said he had no symptoms, but would self- isolate

Nigeria impounds British plane for 'flouting ban'

Nigeria impounds British plane for 'flouting ban'

The plane according to Aviation Minister of Nigeria is questioned.

Namibian Ministers Banned from Buying New Cars, to Save Money for Covid-19

Namibian Ministers Banned from Buying New Cars, to Save...

The move is expected to save the country an estimated sum of $10.7m

South African minister embraces 'zol' meme that mocks her cannabis slang

South African minister embraces 'zol' meme that mocks her...

On Wednesday Dr Dlamini-Zuma, whose official title is Minister of Cooperative Governance...

South Africa's coronavirus lockdown: Doubts creep in

South Africa's coronavirus lockdown: Doubts creep in

Seeking to rise above these disputes, President Ramaphosa has emphasised the dangers...

No one can stop us from using Our Covid-19 Cure – Madagascar’s President Responds to Critics

No one can stop us from using Our Covid-19 Cure – Madagascar’s...

Andry Rajoelina asked that, are critics rejecting the Covid-19 cure because it is...

Covid-19: Cases in Africa hits 47,000, with 1,862 Deaths

Covid-19: Cases in Africa hits 47,000, with 1,862 Deaths

More than 3.65 million cases have been reported in 187 countries across the globe

COVID-19: WHO Releases List Of African Countries With Highest Cases, Deaths

COVID-19: WHO Releases List Of African Countries With Highest...

“Over 46,500 confirmed #COVID19 cases on the African continent – with more than...

COVID-19: Goat, Sheep, Pawpaw Test Positive In Tanzania, President Magufuli Orders Probe

COVID-19: Goat, Sheep, Pawpaw Test Positive In Tanzania,...

President Magufuli says tests were found to be faulty after goat, sheep and pawpaw...

Guinea Bissau PM Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Guinea Bissau PM Tests Positive for Coronavirus

several members of an "interministerial coronavirus committee" in Guinea Bisau have...

Exxon Equatorial Guinea Offshore Workers Test Positive for Covid-19

Exxon Equatorial Guinea Offshore Workers Test Positive...

The workers on the Serpentina floating production storage and offloading platform...

COVID-19: Jack Ma Donates 500,000 Test Kits, 300 Ventilators To African Countries

COVID-19: Jack Ma Donates 500,000 Test Kits, 300 Ventilators...

Nigeria and fifty-three other African countries would receive 500,000 coronavirus...

Ghana's lavish funerals can last up to seven days. Now, a centuries-old tradition has gone online

Ghana's lavish funerals can last up to seven days. Now,...

Ghana’s funeral tradition trending online.

COVID-19: Death Toll Hits 196 in African Countries

COVID-19: Death Toll Hits 196 in African Countries

The death toll increased from 172 to 196 as of the stated period, according to the...

COVID-19: US Evacuates Citizens from Ghana

COVID-19: US Evacuates Citizens from Ghana

According to the US Embassy in Ghana, the evacuation exercise was done with support...

Manu Dibango: African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19.

Manu Dibango: African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19.

The African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus.