Category: Africa

Sun 29 March 2020: Gaborone — As government continues to implement protocols for curbing the spread of COVID-19, more restrictive measures will be put in place should the need arise. This was revealed by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms Peggy Serame during a press conference to update the nation on government’s response to […]

Sat 28 March 2020: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 3,778 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 46 out of 54 African countries. The UN’s health agency disclosed this in its regional official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Saturday. The agency said: “There are 3,778 confirmed […]

Thu 26 March 2020: ABUJA (Reuters) – The Nigerian Army is preparing to forcibly transfer the sick to hospital and enforce curbs on movement to try to shield the country from the coronavirus, and is leasing equipment for “possible mass burial”, according to an army memo seen by Reuters. The memo from Army headquarters also […]

Wed 25 March 2020: The spread of the coronavirus into sub-Saharan Africa will hit the region’s growth hard, with direct disruptions to people’s livelihoods, tighter financial conditions, reduced trade and investment and a steep drop in commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. In a blog posting on the IMF’s website, top officials […]

Wed 25 March 2020: A cargo ship carrying vital supplies of rubbing alcohol intended for Tunisia was pirated at sea, Tunisian Trade Minister Mohamed Msilini said in a local TV interview. In a segment broadcast on Tunisian TV Channel Elhiwar Ettounsi Monday, Msilini said a ship heading to the country with the precious cargo “was […]

Sat 21 March 2020: (AFP) Sub-Saharan Africa recorded its second coronavirus death on Friday as infections rose in South Africa, where the government warned bluntly of a long haul in the fight against the disease. Despite stringent restrictions ranging from flight bans to school closures, countries south of the Sahara have recorded two deaths in […]

Fri 20 March 2020: Cash-strapped South African Airways (SAA) on Friday announced the suspension of all international flights until the end of May, citing worldwide low demand for its travel services due to the coronavirus outbreak.The decision means SAA would only render services domestically between Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline said. President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

Wed 18 March 2020: African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus epidemic, but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness. Here is a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and […]

Tue 17 March 2020: Algeria said Tuesday it will temporarily close mosques as part of efforts to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. In a statement, Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi said the daily congregational prayers and weekly Friday prayers will be suspended. Algeria has reported four deaths from coronavirus and […]