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Declared New Monkeypox Outbreaks in Central African Republic and KenyaDeclared New Monkeypox Outbreaks in Central African Republic and Kenya

Declared New Monkeypox Outbreaks in Central African Republic and Kenya

Declared new outbreaks of monkeypox by Kenya and the Central African Republic, African health officials are rushing to stop the…

August 1, 2024
Tigray Refugees Fear A Coronavirus Outbreak In Crowded Sudanese CampsTigray Refugees Fear A Coronavirus Outbreak In Crowded Sudanese Camps

Tigray Refugees Fear A Coronavirus Outbreak In Crowded Sudanese Camps

The Tigrayan refugees fears that there would be a spike in coronavirus cases in crowded in the crowded Sudanese camps,…

December 7, 2020
NEWS: Cameroon records 9 cholera casesNEWS: Cameroon records 9 cholera cases

NEWS: Cameroon records 9 cholera cases

At least 9 cholera instances have been tested in southwestern Cameroon, with one death, nearby media pronounced Wednesday. “The cholera…

September 24, 2020
Entertainment: Bongo Riot opens up about financial difficulties amid Covid-19 outbreakEntertainment: Bongo Riot opens up about financial difficulties amid Covid-19 outbreak

Entertainment: Bongo Riot opens up about financial difficulties amid Covid-19 outbreak

SAMA winner Bongo Riot on keeping financial afloat throughout this Covid-19 lockdown. This 12 months has been tremendous so a…

August 17, 2020
The World: New Zealand postpones elections after new virus outbreakThe World: New Zealand postpones elections after new virus outbreak

The World: New Zealand postpones elections after new virus outbreak

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed New Zealand's elections by 4 weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak in Auckland. The…

August 17, 2020
NEWS: Ebola cases rise in new DR Congo outbreakNEWS: Ebola cases rise in new DR Congo outbreak

NEWS: Ebola cases rise in new DR Congo outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo's northwest is growing, according to health officials, sounding the alarm weeks after the…

July 19, 2020
DR Congo starts Ebola vaccinations after new outbreakDR Congo starts Ebola vaccinations after new outbreak

DR Congo starts Ebola vaccinations after new outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun administering Ebola vaccinations in an effort to curb the spread of the virus…

June 10, 2020
Coronavirus cases nears 180K in AfricaCoronavirus cases nears 180K in Africa

Coronavirus cases nears 180K in Africa

Confirmed coronavirus cases neared the 180,000 mark Saturday in Africa, according to a tracker. Data from Worldometer recorded 4,942 deaths…

June 6, 2020
South Africa reports resurgence of African swine feverSouth Africa reports resurgence of African swine fever

South Africa reports resurgence of African swine fever

South Africa has detected cases of African Swine Fever in the Eastern Cape Province. The presence of the disease in…

May 12, 2020
Why Africa’s coronavirus outbreak appears slower than anticipatedWhy Africa’s coronavirus outbreak appears slower than anticipated

Why Africa’s coronavirus outbreak appears slower than anticipated

When Africa's first case of coronavirus was detected in Egypt in February, the rest of the continent prepared for the…

April 12, 2020
New Ebola case in DR Congo sets back awaited end to outbreakNew Ebola case in DR Congo sets back awaited end to outbreak

New Ebola case in DR Congo sets back awaited end to outbreak

A new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Congo, just three days before the country expected…

April 11, 2020
City of Tshwane closes amenities amid worldwide outbreak of COVID-19City of Tshwane closes amenities amid worldwide outbreak of COVID-19

City of Tshwane closes amenities amid worldwide outbreak of COVID-19

The City of Tshwane has announced the closure of amenities in its bid to minimise the spread of the highly…

March 18, 2020
East Africa’s huge locust outbreak has spread to CongoEast Africa’s huge locust outbreak has spread to Congo

East Africa’s huge locust outbreak has spread to Congo

A small group of desert locusts has entered Congo, marking the first time the voracious insects have been seen in…

February 26, 2020