Update Covid-19 in Africa: Close to 8,000 cases, 334 deaths, 702 recoveries
ABUJA, April 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — There are now more than over 6,700 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with…
Covid-19: South Africa’s ruthlessly efficient fight against virus
PRETORIA, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) —One week into South Africa’s nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting –…
Covid-19: ‘Worst yet to come’ for countries in conflict, says UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his call for a global ceasefire, urging all parties…
Covid-19: East Africa locust swarms gather as coronavirus curbs delay pesticides – UN
Workers attempt to fend-off a swarm of desert locusts at a ranch near the town of Nanyuki in Laikipia county,…
Covid-19: Rwandan soldiers arrested for rape, brutalities during lockdown
Victims have been talking to military prosecutors about the abuses KIGALI, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda’s government has ordered the…
Low voter turn out in Mali’s legislative polls
A campaign billboard on a busy street in Bamako, Mali BAMAKO, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Officials in Mali said that…
Covid-19: Tunisia deploys police robot on lockdown patrol
The robot questions people it sees out on the streets TUNIS, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A police robot has been…
Covid-19: Four African countries yet to record cases
ADDIS ABABA, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho, Comoros, South Sudan and São Tomé and Príncipe are the remaining African countries…
Covid-19: Kenya’s cases rise to 122 as six-year-old dies
Pastors believe Kenya may be involved in a futile exercise as long as churches remain closed NAIROBI, April 4 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Covid-19: World Bank approves initial US$1.9b in emergency funds, half for India
A poor Indian places his fingerprint on a biometric machine after purchasing food rations in Prayagraj, India WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…