ABUJA, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Total cases of the Novel Coronavirus in Africa officially reached 60,657 with a rise of 2,911, according to an update by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).According to the update, 2,114 people have died due to COVID-19, while 20,792 recovered.North Africa recorded the…

play videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ACCRA, May 11 (NNN-GNA) — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the ban on public gathering including religious activities, festivals and funerals till the end of May. This is in pursuant to the Executive Instrument (EI) 64 and it takes effect on Monday, May 11.…

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio FREETOWN, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sierra Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio has accused the main opposition party of orchestrating a spate of violent incidents, deepening a political standoff that risks undermining the country’s efforts to contain a coronavirus outbreak. At least 18 people have died…

COTONOU, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Benin was conducting mass coronavirus testing of teachers ahead of the reopening of schools as part of a plan to loosen measures against the pandemic. The West African nation of 11 million is set to end six weeks of travel restrictions to key cities and…

Mutharika had appealed a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court to nullify the results of the disputed May 21 election LILONGWE, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi Supreme Court in a unanimous decision upheld an earlier court ruling that annulled President Peter Mutharika’s narrow election victory last year. A new election…

South Africa’s correctional facilities currently hold about 155,000 people for various crimes PRETORIA, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said thousands of low-risk prisoners would be granted parole to help curb the spread of the coronavirus in correctional facilities. Around 19,000 people would be freed in response…

UGANDA, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A boda boda cyclist, who has been staying at his home idle since the lockdown, has strangled his wife and two sons before he fled. The incident happened at Banda B in Nakawa Division, Kampala City at around 4 am Friday. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesman,…

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina ANTANANARIVO, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Madagascar is putting its self-proclaimed, plant-based “cure” for COVID-19 on sale and several countries in Africa have already put in orders for purchase, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven. Last month President Andry Rajoelina launched…