Africa

Global COVID-19 Cases Surpass Two Million — Johns Hopkins University

BEIJING, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The world is now in a battle against COVID-19, a disease caused by a previously…

UN-Backed Libyan Gov’t Takes Four More Cities From East-Based Army

TRIPOLI, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN-backed Libyan government, said that, its forces took four more cities from the rival…

S. African President Warns Against Crimes During Lock-down

CAPE TOWN, Apr 14 (NNN-BUANEWS) – President Cyril Ramaphosa, warned against those who seek to exploit the nationwide lock-down “for…

Covid-19: Questions over Nigeria virus measures as lockdown period ends

ABUJA, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to stay at home to stop the spread…

Covid-19: Cuban medical brigade leaves for Togo to assist in virus crisis

HAVANA, Apr 13 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — A Cuban medical brigade left for Togo, in West Africa, to join actions against…

Covid-19: AU appoints special envoys

Heads of state at an African Union session in Addis Ababa PRETORIA, April 13 (NNN-SANEWS) — African Union Chairperson President…

Covid-19: Sudan’s health minister says country needs $120 mln to fight coronavirus

KHARTOUM, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan urgently needs $120 million to fight the new coronavirus, the country’s health minister said,…

Covid-19: Moroccan companies begin ventilator production

Employees at a ventilator factory in Casablanca RABAT, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco has started manufacturing its own ventilators with…

Covid-19: South Africa says police caught in liquor sales after coronavirus alcohol ban

An image of officers posing with alcohol has been circulating on social media JOHANNESBURG, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa,…

Covid-19: South Africa opts for mass testing

Health officials in South Africa prepare to do a Covid-19 swab test PRETORIA, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa is…