COVID-19 challenges writers to find new ways to connect with readers
Each year, African cities play host to a number of literary festivals. But as the coronavirus pandemic shuts international borders,
CGTN Discussion: Impact of COVID-19 on peace and security in Africa
What are the implications of the novel coronavirus to peace and security on the African continent? CGTN’s Coletta Wanjohi talked
17th dynasty wooden sarcophagus discovered in southern Egypt
An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has unearthed an ancient wooden sarcophagus in Egypt’s Luxor province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
COVID-19 outbreak shuts down measles vaccination effort in South Sudan
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced South Sudan to suspend a nationwide measles vaccination drive. UNICEF says the cancelation means at
3 million jobs in Africa’s aviation sector at risk due to COVID-19: IATA
An estimated 3.1 million jobs in Africa are at risk if the continent’s aviation sector was to collapse, the International
Kenya confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases
Kenya has confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the country’s total to 336 cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
More than half of Cameroon’s COVID-19 cases recovered :Prime Minister
More than half of Cameroon’s COVID-19 patients have recovered, according to the latest numbers announced Thursday evening by Cameroonian Prime
UN agency calls for $1 trillion developing world debt write-off
Around $1 trillion of debt owed by developing countries would be cancelled under a global deal proposed by the United
South Africa to begin phased easing of lockdown on May 1
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday the government will allow a partial reopening of the economy on May
Egypt shortens curfew hours during Ramadan
Egypt on Thursday announced a change in its curfew time making it from 9pm to 6am during the Muslim holy