Covid-19 shakes up politicians across Africa
ABIDJAN, March 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With Botswana’s head of state and Ivory Coast’s prime minister in self-quarantine and many government…
Covid-19: Tanzania president says virus ‘won’t stop October elections’
President John Magufuli says people must continue to work despite the coronavirus threat DAR ES SALAAM, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Covid-19: Fearing coronavirus, African city dwellers flee to the countryside
Passengers are seen at taxi station NAIROBI/JOHANNESBURG, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Each morning at a crowded bus station east of…
Mozambique: Militants attack second town in gas-rich region
The militants attacked the town of Quissanga at dawn on Wednesday MAPUTO, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Insurgents have attacked a…
Covid-19: Germany not paying for masks ‘stolen in Kenya’
NAIROBI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The German authorities have said they do not have to pay for the six million…
Covid-19: South Africa lockdown starts as tally nears 1,000
South Africa’s president appears in full military uniform PRETORIA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s president appeared in full military…
Covid-19: Kenya records first death
Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe NAIROBI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya has registered its first death from the coronavirus…
Covid-19: WHO donates PPEs to Ghana’s Health Ministry
ACCRA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Thursday, presented about 21,080 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment…
Covid-19: Ghana sends SOS cash requests to IMF
Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister WASHINGTON/ACCRA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that the Ghana government,…
Covid-19: Zimbabwean doctors, customs officials down tools over coronavirus fears
A staff member at the Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare HARARE, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At a time when other countries…