African Essence

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

Over 18,000 sheep imported from Somalia

More than eighteen thousand sheep were brought to Salalah Port from Somalia on Wednesday in order to boost availability of…

April 16, 2020

Ethiopia coronavirus cases hit 82, Bill Gates donates $600,000 to Addis Ababa

Ethiopia’s COVID-19 file as of April 14 has 82 cases (eight new cases) with three deaths and 14 recoveries. The…

April 14, 2020

Okonjo-Iweala and three others appointed as AU Special envoys

The Chairperson of the African Union, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and three other Africans as AU…

April 13, 2020

African nations berate China over COVID-19 linked racism in Guangzhou

African officials are confronting China publicly and in private over racist mistreatment of Africans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou,…

April 12, 2020

Burundi banks on ‘divine protection’ despite coronavirus threat

Burundi has recorded its first cases of COVID-19 but unlike many countries across Africa, there are no restrictions on movement…

April 11, 2020

Uganda’s Museveni shows lock down fitness routine via socials

If you’are not sure how to keep fit during this lockdown, Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has some drills to share…

April 10, 2020

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