Rwanda launches COVID-19 recovery program for cultural industry, artists
A multi-party program, named the Cultural and Creative Industry Recovery Plan, was launched on Friday in Rwanda to support enterprises
Egypt records 659 COVID-19 cases as daily new infections, deaths keep dropping
Egypt reported on Friday 659 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 91,072, said the Egyptian
More than 30,000 Ethiopians return home from Middle East: ministry
Around 30,087 Ethiopians have returned home from Middle Eastern countries in recent weeks, an Ethiopia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)
110 new COVID-19 cases reported in Libya
The National Center for Disease Control of Libya on Friday reported 110 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of
Fifteen Zambian lawmakers, 11 parliamentary staff contract COVID-19
Fifteen lawmakers and 11 members of staff at the Zambian parliament have tested positive for COVID-19, the health minister said
Senegal strengthens coronavirus testing for travellers
Senegal is strengthening its coronavirus testing capacity to enable travellers to get tested before leaving the country, and testing those
Morocco registers 570 new COVID-19 cases, 18,834 in total
Morocco registered 570 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, raising the tally of infections in the North African country to 18,834,
UN agency calls for renewed action against criminal human smuggling, trafficking in Libya
The United Nations Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday called for renewed action against human trafficking in Libya. “UNHCR
Algeria registers highest 675 daily new COVID-19 cases
Algeria on Friday registered 675 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily record since the outbreak of the pandemic in the
South African police nab 63 prisoners from mass escape
A South African police and security dragnet recaptured 63 out of 69 prisoners who escaped on Friday after overpowering guards