Vipers SC crowned champions as Uganda’s football season is ended
Ugandan club Vipers SC was declared champions of the 2019/2020 Uganda Premier League following a decision by the nation’s football
S. Africa to re-open schools on June 1 in phased easing of COVID-19 lockdown
South African schools will be opened on June 1 for Grade 7 and 12 after closing to curb the spread
World Bank approves $1 billion funding to Kenya for budget support
The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for Kenya to support its budget, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani
Lesotho’s new Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro sworn in
Moeketsi Majoro was sworn in as Lesotho’s new prime minister on Wednesday, a day after his predecessor resigned under pressure
Somalia’s COVID-19 cases soar to 1,502 after 47 tested positive
Somali Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 47 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total tally of infections to 1,502. Fawziya
Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise to 88,172: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases across Africa rose from 84,634 Monday afternoon to 88,172 as of Tuesday afternoon,
South African health minister refutes criticism against COVID-19 lockdown
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday refuted criticism against the COVID-19 lockdown, saying the measure has effectively stalled
Djibouti’s COVID-19 cases surge to 1,518 as 117 new cases confirmed
Djibouti’s Ministry of Health has announced 117 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Horn
Wealthy countries failing Africa during pandemic
Wealthy countries are failing Africa, with pledges of financial support and debt relief falling well short of the continent’s needs
Rwanda to use high-tech robots in fight against COVID-19
Rwanda on Tuesday said the country will put five high-tech robots into use to fight COVID-19 in its treatment centers.