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Kenya: Easter mass held in empty Nairobi churchKenya: Easter mass held in empty Nairobi church

Kenya: Easter mass held in empty Nairobi church

Nairobi’s main Catholic church was empty Sunday as faithful endure coronavirus lockdown. A modest Easter Sunday service was held by…

April 12, 2020
COVID-19 combat: Cameroon officials share washable masks in DoualaCOVID-19 combat: Cameroon officials share washable masks in Douala

COVID-19 combat: Cameroon officials share washable masks in Douala

In a bid to stop the spread of the COVID-19 in Cameroon’s coastal city of Douala, city officials led by…

April 9, 2020
COVID-19: Nigeria court orders compulsory quarantine for 34 Lagos joggersCOVID-19: Nigeria court orders compulsory quarantine for 34 Lagos joggers

COVID-19: Nigeria court orders compulsory quarantine for 34 Lagos joggers

A Magistrate Court in Lagos has sentenced over 30 lockdown flouters to fourteen-day quarantine and a month community service. Lagos…

April 8, 2020
Uganda donates food to vulnerable people during lockdownUganda donates food to vulnerable people during lockdown

Uganda donates food to vulnerable people during lockdown

Officials in Uganda have donated food to vulnerable people living in the metropolitan area of Kampala during the lockdown. Stringent…

April 5, 2020
Ethiopia trains doctors on COVID-19 lifesaversEthiopia trains doctors on COVID-19 lifesavers

Ethiopia trains doctors on COVID-19 lifesavers

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Africa is exacerbated by poor heath systems and ill-equipped facilities in most parts…

April 4, 2020
Coronavirus: Ethiopia religious bodies order closure of places of worshipCoronavirus: Ethiopia religious bodies order closure of places of worship

Coronavirus: Ethiopia religious bodies order closure of places of worship

Close places of worship: Orthodox church follows Islamic council Barely twenty-four hours after the Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, EIASC, announced…

April 2, 2020
Uganda’s COVID-19 cases reach 44Uganda’s COVID-19 cases reach 44

Uganda’s COVID-19 cases reach 44

This was announced by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday night as he clarified on some of the measures he had…

April 1, 2020
Great Pyramid in Egypt lights up in solidarity against virusGreat Pyramid in Egypt lights up in solidarity against virus

Great Pyramid in Egypt lights up in solidarity against virus

Egypt's famed Great Pyramid was emblazoned Monday evening with messages of unity and solidarity with those battling the novel coronavirus…

March 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Ethiopia records first cases outside capitalCoronavirus: Ethiopia records first cases outside capital

Coronavirus: Ethiopia records first cases outside capital

Ethiopia at close of day March 29 had reported 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19. An increase of five over the…

March 30, 2020
Prevention measures turn violent in Parts of AfricaPrevention measures turn violent in Parts of Africa

Prevention measures turn violent in Parts of Africa

Health experts say the virus’ spread, though still at an early stage, resembles the arc seen in Europe, adding to…

March 29, 2020