W.H.O. praises South Africa’s community-based approach to COVID-19 fight
The World Health Organisation on Monday praised South Africa for the manner in which the government has managed its response
Algeria extends coronavirus restrictions to May 14
Algeria will extend movement restrictions for the second time by 15 days until May 14 to help limit the spread
Botswana extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced a one-week extension of the nationwide lockdown that was due to end on April
Nigerian president announces decision to ease COVID-19 lockdown order
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures effective in the Federal Capital Territory
U.S. should avoid phased approach in trade talks with Kenya – Chamber of Commerce
The United States should work to achieve a single, comprehensive agreement with Kenya that removes barriers to trade and investment,
Coronavirus stirs rancour in South Africa on democracy anniversary
South Africa’s divisions over race and wealth inequality, which the COVID-19 crisis had briefly sidelined, returned to the fore on
World Bank provides $148 mln to Uganda for forest management, protection of tourism sites
World Bank board of executive directors has approved financing of up to 148.2 million U.S. dollars to enable Uganda to
People caught without masks forced to sweep streets in Madagascar
Madagascar police forced citizens caught outside without a coronavirus face mask to sweep pavements on Monday, law enforcement officials said.
Kenya Rugby Union reverses decision to cancel season
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) on Monday reversed its decision to cancel the 2019/2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Djibouti confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases, Somalia reports 9 deaths
Authorities in Djibouti on Monday announced the confirmation of 12 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Ministry of Health, the