12 detainees found dead in Burkina Faso prison
12 suspected terrorists were found dead in their prison cells in west Burkina Faso, local prosecutors said on Wednesday. The
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 70,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent was close to 70,000 as the death toll from the
Burundi expels national WHO head during election campaign
Burundi is expelling the national head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) during a presidential election campaign where politicians have
Mauritius says battle ‘won’ as they hit zero active COVID-19 cases
Mauritius on Wednesday declared wary victory in its first battle with coronavirus, saying it had “zero” active patients and had
South Africa to ease coronavirus restrictions cautiously: Ramaphosa
South African President said on Wednesday he aimed to further ease restrictions imposed to curb the new coronavirus, but
Tunisia relaxes coronavirus curfew hours as no new cases reported
Tunisia will reduce the hours of its nightly curfew imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus from Wednesday, state
S. African unions vow to protect members on COVID-19 related retrenchments
Labor unions in the transport and mining sectors on Wednesday said they would defend their members facing retrenchments due to
Egypt to return over 16,000 nationals stranded abroad amid COVID-19 ~PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that the authorities will return more than 16,000 nationals stranded abroad in
Airtel Africa sales rise as more customers sign up for phone services
Telecoms company Airtel Africa Plc on Wednesday posted revenue and profit growth for the full year, as more customers signed
Vodacom Bulls sign former Springbok utility back Gio Aplon
South African rugby side the Vodacom Bulls announced yet another acquisition as the Pretoria-based side continues strengthening its squad during