Covid-19: WHO worker killed by gunfire in Myanmar while collecting samples
The body of Pyae Sone Win Maung was taken by ambulance to Sittwe hospital YANGON, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…
Covid-19: Mexico raises health emergency level as cases mount
MEXICO CITY, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico raised its health emergency level following a rapid increase in novel coronavirus cases…
Covid-19: Greece plans to ease lockdown as virus hits migrant hostel
ATHENS, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens of migrants in a hostel in southern Greece tested positive for the coronavirus on…
Covid-19: UN warns number of global hungry could double
The UN highlighted ten countries at risk GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations has warned that the coronavirus…
African countries that faced Ebola outbreaks use lessons to fight COVID-19 – WHO, Experts
BRAZZAVILLE, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda has redirected resources for tracing Ebola cases toward coronavirus patients, but not all countries…
Kenya mudslide death toll rises to 12 as heavy rains pound East Africa
NAIROBI, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a mudslide in western Kenya has risen to 12, after eight…
Death toll from floods in eastern DRC climbs to 40
KINSHASA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo rose to 40 on…
Covid-19: Sierra Leone’s president quarantines after guard tests positive
Julius Maada Bio FREETOWN, April 22 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio is to undergo 14-day self-isolation after…
Chad repays US$100m Angola debt with 75,000 cows
Angola agreed to take 75,000 cattle in place of the money LUANDA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Angola has received a…
Covid-19: Africa record 23,500 infections, 1,160 deaths – John Hopkins, CDC
ABUJA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latest total confirmed coronavirus cases across the African continent now stands at 23,517 cases, with…