Uganda on alert as Kenya struggles to stop locust swarms
Authorities in Uganda have advised citizens to stock on food, as the alarming locust invasion raging through Eastern Africa approaches the border with Kenya. source
Senegal president defends criminalisation of homosexuality
Senegal’s president Macky Sall on Wednesday defended the country’s criminalisation of homosexuality, telling visiting Canadian prime minister that ‘we’re … source
Senegal records first coronavirus case – Reports
Senegal has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to record a coronavirus case, multiple news outlets including the privately-owned … source
COVID-19 support: feeding locals in South Africa 'gangland'
South Africa’s Marc Nicholson’s sports club is famous for its humanitarian initiatives for the locals. The soup kitchen feeds over 300 people in this neighbourhood … source
DRC uses traditional medicine in virus fight
As scientists battle to find a cure for the novel coronavirus, inhabitants of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resorted to traditional … source
COVID-19: Rihanna gifts $5m to US, Caribbean, Africa
A generous gesture by music star Rihanna. The singer’s Clara Lionel Foundation has donated $5 million to response efforts against COVID-19. The money will … source
Botswana eases lockdown measures
Botswana has began to progressively lift containment measures. Since Saturday, the Botswanan people have began to gradually resume activities. The city … source
Malawi: Dire costs for campaign amid virus – experts
Officials and experts are sounding the alarm as Malawi shifts to top campaign gear with giant rallies for an unprecedented presidential re-run despite the … source
Malawi's president Mutharika to appeal court decision for fresh polls
Malawi’s president Peter Mutharika will challenge the Constitutional Court’s decision to nullify results of the 2019 presidential election, his spokesperson said on … source
Congo Republic extends coronavirus lockdown
In the Republic of Congo, the population will have to endure further lockdown as the country finds ways in curbing the spread of coronavirus. President Denis … source