Africa's health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend…
South African Airways aims to resume domestic flights…
South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June, the cash-strapped airline said on Tuesday, as coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease. SAA, which is under a form of bankruptcy…
Tanzania – President Magufuli’s pandemic response
Tanzanian President Magufuli’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic bears many of the hallmarks of his leadership to date—but magnified. As has proved true elsewhere, the crisis has cast the status quo in a new—and sharper—light.…
COVID-19: We don’t have money to buy food…
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged farmers to return to their farms in order to provide food for Nigerians, as there is no money for importation. Buhari, while speaking with State House reporters after Eid prayers…
Breaking: Nigeria Records 313 New Cases of COVID-19
Nigeria has recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19, bringing to 7,839 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Announcing this Sunday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Lagos recorded 148 new…
Breaking: Voluntary ‘baby abandonment’ soars in South Africa
A Johannesburg NGO ‘Door of Hope’ is concerned more families will abandon their babies as the economic situation worsens during the coronavirus lockdown. They say Since South Africa shutdown at the end of March they…
Breaking: Meru leaders rally behind ousted Senate deputy…
Several leaders from the Meru region Friday condemned the decision by the Senate to remove Tharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki from the position of deputy Speaker. The MPs from Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties accused the…
Kagame’s son appointed to board of Rwanda’s investment…
A son of President Paul Kagame has been appointed to the board of the Rwanda Development Board, RDB. 30-year-old Ivan Kagame is the eldest son of his parents. The Kagames have four children – three…
Breaking: Rivers accuses Abuja group of plotting emergency…
The Rivers State Government has alleged that an Abuja group of politicians are plotting to instigate crisis in order to pave way for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the oil-rich…
Lesotho: PM Thabane resigns
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane officially tendered his resignation on Tuesday, ending a political crisis caused by his involvement in the assassination of his ex-wife in 2017. “I come before you today to announce that…
Breaking: South Sudan VP, wife test positive for…
South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, his office said. In a statement, the office said Machar's wife Angelina Tang, who serves as defense minister, also tested positive for the…
Somalia: floods leave dozens dead – UN
Dozens have been killed in flooding in Somalia that has affected nearly 1 million people and displaced over 400 thousand from their homes, according to the United Nations. People struggled to wade through flood water…
Nigeria impounds UK plane for breaking Covid-19 rules
Nigeria on Sunday impounded a UK plane for illegally running a passenger service. The plane had been approved to strictly for humanitarian operations. The aircraft belonging to Flair Aviation, a UK company, was said to…
Breaking: 250 Malawians Stranded in South Africa Lockdown…
At least 250 Malawians stranded in the 50 day Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa are expected to be in the country on Saturday. Buses hired to repatriate Malawians stranded in South Africa, Director of Health…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 5,000
Nigeria, on Thursday, recorded 193 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of infected people exceeded 5,000. Three people also died from the virus on Thursday. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),…
Niger military operation kills 75 Boko Haram terrorists
At least 75 “Boko Haram terrorists” were killed on Monday in two military operations in the southeast of Niger. Two soldiers were killed and three wounded, according to the government. According to a statement by…
Burkina Faso: Army kills 20 terrorists close to…
Security forces in Burkina Faso killed 20 terrorists in a clash near the border with Niger, the army said Wednesday. In a statement, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said an army patrol in…
Medical Director Of Kastina General Hospital Dies Of…
Dr Kabir Tijjani, Medical Director of General Hospital, Mani, Katsina State, has died of COVID-19. The death occurred on Tuesday, a family source told KnowAfrika. The source said the late medical doctor was last week…
Breaking: Buhari finally orders importation of Madagascar’s COVID-19…
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the presidential task force on COVID-19 to pick up COVID-Organics, Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based "remedy" for coronavirus. We reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha,…
