African Essence

COVID-19 could linger for years, African govts must sit up – WHO warns

The coronavirus pandemic has been confirmed in over 180 countries globally since it was first discovered in the Chinese city…

May 10, 2020

Botswana ‘masks up’ over COVID-19: Govt restricts sale of medical masks

The Government of Botswana has issued legislation that makes it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses and…

May 1, 2020

Morocco detects more than 300 Covid-19 case in prisons

More than 300 cases of people infected with Covid-19 were detected in three prisons in Morocco, after a screening campaign…

April 29, 2020

Egypt extends state of emergency for three months

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday ordered the renewal for three months of a long-running state of emergency, citing…

April 28, 2020

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

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