The governor of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has sparked controversy after announcing that he will distribute alcohol as part of food packs for poor families who
Category: Africa
South African government cuts off funding to airline
The South African government has refused a request from the beleaguered national carrier for $500m (£400m) worth of emergency funding. South African Airways now faces
DR Congo authorities consider extending confinement zone
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are considering extending the confinement zone to more neighborhoods of the capital Kinshasa. So far, La Gombe
African Union boss condemns Trump for cutting WHO funding
The chairperson of the African Union commission, Moussa Faki, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt its funding of the World Health Organization
Kenyan nurses demand protective gear is fixed
The Kenya National Nurses Association has demanded that protective equipment for health workers dealing with coronavirus patients is fixed before it is distributed. The Kenya
Concerns raised after Saudi deports thousands of Ethiopians
Thousands of undocumented Ethiopian migrants are being deported from Saudi Arabia amid efforts to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. For Ethiopian migrants
Guinea makes wearing face masks compulsory
The president of Guinea, Alpha Conde, is making the wearing of face masks compulsory in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19. In a
EU donates €50m to Nigeria to fight coronavirus
The European Union has donated €50m ($55m; £44m) to Nigeria to boost the fight against coronavirus. According to a statement from the Nigerian presidency, the
Malawi declares 21-day coronavirus lockdown
Malawi’s Health Minister Jappie Mhango has declared a 21-day lockdown in the country to curb the spread of coronavirus. The country has to date confirmed
Nigerian military probes bombing of civilians
The Nigerian military says it is investigating an alleged bombing of innocent civilians by its aircraft in a village in north-eastern Nigeria during an operation