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Ugandan MPs ‘arrested over coronavirus border protest’

Two Ugandan MPs have been arrested after leading a demonstration calling for the closure of the border with South Sudan in order to prevent...

Tracking Africa’s coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak of the new coronavirus...

Africa records 5,017 new coronavirus cases

Africa has counted 5,017 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. This has pushed the number of positive cases to 135,292 as of May 30. This update was...

‘Don’t go to church, it’s a trap, you’ll die’ – Malema

South Africa's firebrand opposition politician Julius Malema has urged people not to fall for the "trap" of going to church, saying they will die...

‘Don’t go to church, it’s a trap, you’ll die’ – Malema

South Africa's firebrand opposition politician Julius Malema has urged people not to fall for the "trap" of going to church, saying they will die...

Call to increase fight against coronavirus in Africa

The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for a greater effort to counter coronavirus at a time when...

Hundreds escape from virus quarantine in Malawi

About 400 people have escaped from a coronavirus quarantine centre in Malawi's second-largest city, Blantyre, after complaining about its poor state. Local media has reported...

Coronavirus could impede Africa’s malaria fight – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns that Covid-19 might impact negatively on Africa's fight against malaria. WHO team leader for malaria Dr Akpaka...

The Minister of Education sets the record straight on when school will reopen

The minister of education has finally set the record straight on when school will reopen. As much as there are disputes there and there,...

WHO ‘fears silent virus epidemic’ in Africa

The World Health Organization is worried Africa could face a "silent epidemic" if its leaders do not prioritise testing of coronavirus, an official is...

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