COVID-19 infections surpass 620K in South Africa

South Africa registered 1,846 new instances of the novel coronavirus Friday, bringing the quantity of infections to 620,132, the health ministry announced.  It stated a hundred and fifteen humans died from the virus, pushing the…

South African chief orders COVID-19 corruption probe

South Africa's president has licensed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to start probing allegations related to the misuse of COVID-19 funds, Cyril Ramaphosa advised Parliament Thursday.  "The allegations of corruption in the procurement of items…

Boko Haram kills 75 elders overnight in Nigeria

Nigeria: Boko Haram kills 75 elders overnight

Boko Haram insurgents killed more than 70 participants of a neighborhood in a single day in northeastern Nigeria, nearby media said Wednesday. Ali Ndume, a senator and chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army,…

South Africa records 149 new COVID-19 deaths

South Africa has recorded 149 new coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the country’s dying toll to 13,308, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said late Tuesday.    Mkhize said 1,567 new instances of COVID-19 have been detected in the…

Ethiopia: '1,300 migrants in COVID-19 quarantine

‘1,300 migrants in COVID-19 quarantine’ in Ethiopia

At least 1,300 migrants who have returned to Ethiopia are currently finishing their obligatory COVID-19 quarantine throughout the country, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Saturday. More than 25,800 Ethiopian migrants have been…

Somali leaders decide on the blueprint for elections

Somali leaders decide on the blueprint for elections

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed alongside with three state leaders and the mayor of Mogadishu have reached an agreement on the country's election model after days of talks in the central town of Dhusamareb.  The…

Somalia: Officials arrested over prison attack

Officials arrested over prison attack in Somalia

At least 27 people have been arrested for smuggling into a Somali prison weapons used to assault guards in the past this month, according to Somali kingdom run-media on Wednesday.  "An inquiry committee into the…

African Parliament condemns Mali 's military mutiny

African Parliament condemns Mali ‘s military mutiny

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has condemned the army mutiny currently underway in Mali, saying it rejects any attempt at an unconstitutional alternate of government.    “The Pan-African Parliament strongly condemns the arrest of President Ibrahim…

Uganda's unique hot water spring slowly dying

Special hot water spring slowly dying in Uganda

Uganda is endowed with warm springs referred to as Kitagata, believed to have natural restoration powers. The springs in the Sheema district of western Uganda have two streams: Mulago named after Uganda’s largest referral clinic…

US voices worry about escalating Cameroon attacks

The US Embassy in Cameroon raised subject about horrific attacks towards civilians in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Central African country by way of armed separatist fighters. “We word the worrying upward jostle of brutal…

coronavirus in South Africa

COVID-19: South Africa records 286 new deaths

South Africa stated 286 new coronavirus deaths late Friday, taking the variety of fatalities to 11,556, according to that country’s fitness officials. It registered 6,275 new COVID-19 cases, bringing that tally to 579,140. Health care…

At least 8 people die in floods in eastern Sudan

Sudan: At least 8 people die in floods

At least eight people died in flooding after heavy rains in the city of Kassala in japanese Sudan, nearby media said Thursday.  Ahmad Khalil, deputy administrative head of Kassala and Aroma towns, announced that 23…