Roundup: COVID-19 death toll surpasses 33,400 in Africa
The COVID-19 related death toll in Africa reached 33,403, the Africa CDC said on Friday. The continental disease control and
Morocco reports record-breaking daily COVID-19 cases, as total nears 100,000
Morocco on Friday reported 2,760 new COVID-19 cases, the biggest single-day increase so far, taking the number of infections in
Pandemic has strained South Africa’s journey to Sustainable Development Goals: Ramaphosa
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on South Africa’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, according
WHO chief calls for consistent health funding to prepare world better for future outbreaks
The world Health Organization’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom on Friday urged countries to ensure consistent funding for the health sector in
Some countries seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, deaths: WHO chief
The world is already seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in some countries after many governments embarked on
Burundi rebel group claims attacks in new offensive
A Burundian rebel group on Friday claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on security forces and the ruling
AU ramps up pressure on Mali junta to restore civilian rule
The African Union (AU) has called on the military junta in Mali to quickly appoint civilian leaders to manage an
Uganda deploys more troops to hunt escaped prisoners
The Ugandan military has deployed additional troops to beef up the manhunt of 210 inmates who escaped from a prison
South African rights groups join Semenya’s battle against ban
South African rights groups have vowed to petition the United Nations and African Union over the latest ruling that the
Liverpool complete signing of Alcantara from Bayern Munich
English Premier League Champions Liverpool have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The 29-year-old was unveiled on Friday,