Italy coronavirus deaths jump by almost 800, government shuts most workplaces
Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in the world’s hardest-hit
Number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria rises to 26
The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria stands at 26, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Chinese, Namibian leaders exchange congratulations on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages with his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob on the 30th anniversary of
Kenya, Uganda turn to prayer as COVID-19 spreads
Presidents from Uganda and Kenya on Saturday led their countries in a day of national prayer, seeking divine intervention in
Ethiopia confirms two more coronavirus cases
Ethiopia has confirmed two more cases of coronavirus in the country, bringing the total number of infected persons to 11
DRC reports first virus death, five new cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday reported its first coronavirus death, along with five new cases. The country has
Uganda confirms first coronavirus case
Uganda confirmed on Sunday its first coronavirus case, the health minister said. “The ministry would like to inform the general
Rwanda orders lockdown in bid to curb COVID-19 spread
The government of Rwanda has announced new measures in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, including a two-week
Nigeria to suspend international flights due to COVID-19 pandemic
Nigeria has stopped international flights into the country effective Monday 23 March 2020, in a bid to contain the spread
Botswana restricts travel from COVID-19 affected countries
Botswana has imposed a travel restriction against countries designated as COVID-19 high risk in a bid to contain the spread