African Essence

South Africa: More than 2 million people screened for virus in Limpopo

Limpopo's health department said on Sunday that more than 2.7 million people had been screened for Covid-19 in the province.…

April 26, 2020

South African treatment centre intensify battle against COVID-19

In South Africa, provision has been made at a treatment centre for those infected by the coronavirus. At a visit…

April 25, 2020

Muslims start Ramadan fasting on April 24 amid pandemic

Saudi confirms sighting of moon, Ramadan starts April 24 Majority of Muslims around the world will start fasting on April…

April 24, 2020

Seychelles: Muslims set to adapt Ramadan rituals to health needs of COVID-19 era

Weekly Friday prayers during the religious period of Ramadan this year are likely to be aired either on radio or…

April 23, 2020

Chad to probe death of 44 detained Boko Haram suspects

Forty-four suspected Boko Haram terrorists were found dead in their cells in a Chad prison last week. Officials said the…

April 22, 2020

Madagascar president with herbal remedy for COVID-19

We begin with some news which is putting Madagascar, the Indian archipelago island nation, in the spotlight. On Monday, President…

April 21, 2020

Tunisia extends the lockdown of coronavirus to 4 May, anticipating incremental relief

Tunisia is extending a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus to May 4, then it will ease restrictions…

April 20, 2020

Africa reclaims its heritage as more artefacts come home

The African conservation community and governments are gradually demanding the return of cultural artefacts looted by governments and individuals during…

April 18, 2020

Cameroon set to release prisoners to prevent spread of Coronavirus

President Paul Biya announced that he will take steps that will lead to the release of thousands of prisoners to…

April 17, 2020

AFDB’s SEFA grants $760,000 to develop small-scale renewable energy across Sub Saharan Africa

The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a $760,000 grant to Empower New Energy (EmNEW),…

April 16, 2020

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