Tag: coronavirus
‘Some 100 girls raped in Ethiopia’ during pandemic
Authorities in Ethiopia have said more than 100 girls were raped and treated in the capital, Addis Ababa, since the onset of the Covid-19...
Cameroon virus cases rise after schools reopen
Cameroon has recorded a rise in new coronavirus cases after reopening schools on 1 June.
The country reported 254 new cases on Monday and 188...
Central University cuts fees by 50% over Coronavirus
Central University has reduced its fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for as much as 55% in some programmes in order to provide support...
Our situation will get worse – SA President warns
The president of South Africa has warned that the country's coronavirus outbreak is going to get much worse, while announcing that lockdown measures are...
Coronavirus: ‘I buried my cousin on Facebook Live’
The chairs were placed at least 1m (3ft) apart - family sat on one side, church officials on the other. Everyone wore a mask.
Everyone...
‘Let’s party, coronavirus has ended’ – Tanzanian official
A senior politician has sparked disbelief among Tanzanians by saying that coronavirus has "ended" and calling on the public to celebrate in the streets...
2-day-old baby dies from COVID-19
About 5 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled...
South Sudan’s vice-president tests positive
South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar has tested positive for coronavirus.
He said he had no symptoms, but would self- isolate for 14 days.
His wife, Defence...
Malawi candidate urges supporters to hug
Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima wants his supporters to literally embrace backers of other parties that he's formed an alliance with.
He has come under fire...
African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Be $19 Billion Poorer After COVID-19
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) across Africa could lose at least $19 billion as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to...
