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
Ivory Coast first coronavirus case confirmed [The Morning Call]
Ivory Coast has announced its first case of the novel coronavirus while stressing all precautionary measures are being taken. The virus was detected in an … source
Guinea-Bissau army deploys at state institutions as crisis deepens
Guinea-Bissau’s military deployed at key state installations in the capital on Saturday, as a political crisis continues to bite in the small West African country. source
Ex-Angola leader dos Santos admits mistakes during presidency
Angolan President Joao Lourenco on Saturday took the helm of the ruling MPLA party, winning unopposed a leadership election that marks the end of Jose … source
Egypt opens a 4000-year old tomb to the public
Egypt on Saturday allowed the public to visit a 4000-year old tomb in the Saqqara necropolis near Giza for the first time in a bid to promote tourism.* The tomb…
Russia 2018 Qualifiers: Africa status update
With the World Cup qualifying stages drawing to a close, Victor Muisyo took us through a look at which African teams will definitely feature in the December draw … source