Africa

Muslims start Ramadan fasting on April 24 amid pandemic

Saudi confirms sighting of moon, Ramadan starts April 24 Majority of Muslims around the world will start fasting on April…

April 24, 2020

Ghana: face masks made compulsory in capital Accra

Days after a three-week lockdown was lifted on the capital Accra and two other metropolis, the Greater Accra Regional minister…

April 23, 2020

Seychelles: Muslims set to adapt Ramadan rituals to health needs of COVID-19 era

Weekly Friday prayers during the religious period of Ramadan this year are likely to be aired either on radio or…

April 23, 2020

Burkina Faso: New killing by Islamist Armed Groups

Suspected Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso killed at least 90 civilians in 3 attacks on villages in late January…

April 23, 2020

Virus-free Lesotho extends lockdown amid political showdown

With the expiration of an initial three-week nationwide lockdown, Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has extended the coronavirus prevention measure…

April 22, 2020

Islamist rebels in Mozambique murder 52 villagers-police

About 52 villagers in Mozambique’s troubled northernmost province were killed by Islamist insurgents on April 7 after they refused to…

April 22, 2020

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…

April 21, 2020

In 10 years, Victoria Falls hits the highest point

The Victoria Falls appears to be thoroughly enjoying its alone time, reaching its highest flows in a decade in a…

April 21, 2020

Guinea’s compulsory mask wearing order takes effect

A compulsory face mask order kicked into effect in Guinea over the weekend (April 18) as part of government’s efforts…

April 20, 2020

Libyan forces loyal to the Government of Tripoli are seeking to build on military momentum

Forces aligned with Libya’s internationally recognised government said they had advanced on Saturday on Tarhouna, a key support base for…

April 19, 2020

National Internet Seminar Held in Uganda

On the occasion of President Kim Il Sung's 108th anniversary, a national web seminar on the Juche idea "Juche Idea…

April 19, 2020

More Zimbabwean immigrants head for Plumtree in Botswana

Hundreds of Zimbabweans living in Botswana are heading to the Plumtree border, saying the Covid-19 crisis has left them on…

April 19, 2020

Wild animals facing malnutrition in Kenya museums

The restrictions on movement of people due to the Covid-19 pandemic have seen fewer people visiting Kenya's parks and the…

April 18, 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 engineers develop ventilator prototype

“Necessity is the mother of inventions,” even amid the global misery of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Africa, local engineers are…

April 18, 2020

Cameroon’s ‘missing president’ reappears, holds COVID-19 meeting

Cameroon president Paul Biya for the first time in weeks appeared publicly at a time citizens continued to call for…

April 17, 2020

Ethiopia coronavirus cases hit 92, Chinese experts arrive

Chinese doctors arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday to support government efforts in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Another group are…

April 17, 2020

Eto’o to support 100,000 Cameroonians with supplies

The coronavirus epidemic continues to disrupt life across the world. The disruption is much lesser in African countries that have…

April 17, 2020

Covid-19 decreased household income in South Africa dramatically

Nearly eight out of ten South Africans say their household income has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, while one…

April 17, 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

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