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Death toll in Africa from coronavirus tops 10,000

The death toll in Africa from the novel coronavirus topped 10,000 Tuesday, according to a statistics website. The number of fatalities on the continent from...

Coronavirus: Lagos to declare another lockdown as cases exceed 23,000

The Lagos State Government has said that it won't hesitate to declare another lockdown if the number of COVID-19 cases in the state continues...

Kenya Airways anticipates $500m loss this year

Kenya Airways expects to lose over $500m (£405m) this year as a result of business disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The airline says it...

Senegalese president goes into quarantine

Senegal's President Macky Sall has quarantined himself after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. The president tested negative but will self-isolate...

Uganda opposition to defy ban on campaign rallies

Uganda's opposition figure Robert Kyangulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has said he will hold campaign rallies despite a ban by the electoral commission. The...

Liberian Minister flown to Ghana for coronavirus treatment

Professor Ansu D. Sonii Sr., the Education Minister of Liberia who has tested positive for COVID-19, has been flown into Accra for treatment. The 70-year-old minister...

Coronavirus: Namibia readies to open schools

Namibia's education ministry has released a new school calendar as the country further eases restrictions. The ministry said the phased reopening of schools will start...

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

Zimbabwe's health minister is appearing in court in Harare charged with corruption over the procurement of coronavirus tests and equipment. Obadiah Moyo was arrested on...

Nigeria records highest daily spike of 745 coronavirus cases

Nigeria has recorded its highest daily spike of 745 new cases of Coronavirus, bringing to 18,480 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Announcing...

COVID-19 Curfew: I couldnt let Kenyan women die during childbirth Doctor

A Kenyan doctor has been helping pregnant women find emergency transport to the hospital during curfew hours. Dr Jemimah Kariuki tweeted her intention to help...

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