Africa's COVID-19 cases surpass 200,000 mark; 5,500+ deaths
Africa’s COVID-19 statistics passed the 200000 mark as of Wednesday June 10. The John Hopkins University portal put the exact figure at 202864 cases as of … source
At least 18 killed, several injured in DRC's Virunga Park
At least 18 people are dead and several injured in an attack in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ambush took place on Friday at ……
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
Tunisia, Algeria leaders meet, to enhance co-operation [Morning Call]
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied is on his first visit outside Tunisia since he won the presidency. Kais Saied was received by his counterpart in Algiers, President … source
Ethiopia 2020 general elections could make or break nation's democratic transition [Morning Call]
Despite Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s internationally recognized reforms, the nation’s intra party politics and increased ethnic tensions continue to raise concerns … 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
Tensions as DRC, Zambia border dispute escalate [Morning Call]
We start off by revisiting an issue that nearly put the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC and Zambia in conflict last week. Tensions brewed between the two … source