The University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park was launched at State House inNairobi by President William Ruto. The aim of this initiative is to encourage innovation andtechnological development in Kenya, by positioning the university…
Botswana ‘masks up’ over COVID-19: Govt restricts sale…
The Government of Botswana has issued legislation that makes it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings from 1 May 2020. Specifications have been issued in an…
Morocco detects more than 300 Covid-19 case in…
More than 300 cases of people infected with Covid-19 were detected in three prisons in Morocco, after a screening campaign conducted in the 73 prisons of the kingdom, prison authorities said Tuesday. Out of 1,736…
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 health as well as security concerns. Egypt has been under a state of emergency since…
South Africa: More than 2 million people screened…
Limpopo's health department said on Sunday that more than 2.7 million people had been screened for Covid-19 in the province. The screening was done between April 14 and 24, provincial health MEC Phophi Ramathuba said…
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 to a COVID-19 treatment centre in Johannesburg Friday, president Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his satisfaction with…
Muslims start Ramadan fasting on April 24 amid…
Saudi confirms sighting of moon, Ramadan starts April 24 Majority of Muslims around the world will start fasting on April 24 which is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Various news agencies…
Seychelles: Muslims set to adapt Ramadan rituals to…
Weekly Friday prayers during the religious period of Ramadan this year are likely to be aired either on radio or television to allow the Muslim community in Seychelles to stay connected while observing restrictions in…
Chad to probe death of 44 detained Boko…
Forty-four suspected Boko Haram terrorists were found dead in their cells in a Chad prison last week. Officials said the 44 were among a group of 58 suspects captured during a major army operation around…
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 Andry Rajoelina presented a herbal remedy that he said showed encouraging results in fighting off…
Tunisia extends the lockdown of coronavirus to 4…
Tunisia is extending a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus to May 4, then it will ease restrictions gradually on some economic activities, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said yesterday. The government has said…
Africa reclaims its heritage as more artefacts come…
The African conservation community and governments are gradually demanding the return of cultural artefacts looted by governments and individuals during the colonial era. They are, however, facing the challenge of inadequate global and local repatriation…
Cameroon set to release prisoners to prevent spread…
President Paul Biya announced that he will take steps that will lead to the release of thousands of prisoners to lighten overcrowded correctional facilities. However, the president explained that separatist fighters, officials jailed for corruption,…
AFDB’s SEFA grants $760,000 to develop small-scale renewable…
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a $760,000 grant to Empower New Energy (EmNEW), to develop at least eight small renewable energy projects with capacity ranging from1-10 MW, towards…
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 food supplies. A statement issued online by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries said that…
Ethiopia coronavirus cases hit 82, Bill Gates donates…
Ethiopia’s COVID-19 file as of April 14 has 82 cases (eight new cases) with three deaths and 14 recoveries. The total number of tests stands at 4,557. Active cases stand at 63 representing about 77%…
Okonjo-Iweala and three others appointed as AU Special…
The Chairperson of the African Union, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and three other Africans as AU Special Envoys. Their job will be to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address…
African nations berate China over COVID-19 linked racism…
African officials are confronting China publicly and in private over racist mistreatment of Africans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, and the U.S. says African-Americans have been targeted too. Some Africans in the commercial hub…
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 in place. Authorities are citing divine protection despite having been infected barely a week ago.…
