The World Health Organization and health officials in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have launched a probe into reports of increases in unusual deaths,
Category: Corona Virus
Coronavirus: Ghana’s dancing pallbearers become Covid-19 meme
In 2017 this troupe of Ghanaian pallbearers went viral following BBC Africa’s coverage of their flamboyant coffin-carrying dances, garnering millions of views. Three years later
Coronavirus: Tanzanian president promises to import Madagascar’s ‘cure’
The president of Tanzania, John Magufuli, is sending a plane to Madagascar to fetch a herbal tonic touted as a cure for Covid-19 even as
Night burials amid Tanzania’s corona virus defiance
Videos of night burials have been circulating on social media in Tanzania causing some to call into question the government’s approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: PSG declared Ligue 1 champions after season is ended early
Paris Saint-Germain have been declared Ligue 1 champions after the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed final standings will be decided on a points-per-game basis.
Coronavirus: Serie A clubs vote unanimously to finish 2019-20 season
All 20 Serie A clubs have unanimously signalled their desire to complete the 2019-20 season, according to widespread reports. An emergency meeting of Lega Serie
Uganda Covid-19 cases hit 85
Uganda’s confirmed Coronavirus cases have risen to 85 after two more people tested positive on Friday, the Ministry of Health has said. Uganda’s confirmed Coronavirus
Rwanda announces plan to lift the lockdown
Rwanda’s government has announced plans to partially ease strict measures imposed six weeks ago to stop the spread of coronavirus. A highly awaited government announcement
‘Keep working’ says Magufuli in May Day message
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has urged people to keep working despite the ongoing pandemic, adding that “God shall protect them”. President Magufuli in his International
Opposition calls for Tanzania to suspend parliament
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, has told its MPs to self-isolate for at least a fortnight and stay away from parliamentary buildings in the capital