President Museveni has said Ugandan scientists are working around the clock to find a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus. “Our scientists are also doing wonderful
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Rescue efforts in western Kenya after flash floods
Search and rescue efforts are under way in western Kenya where heavy rain has caused mudslides and flooding. Local reports say that a police post,
Fake mourners arrested for flouting Kenyan travel ban
Police in Kenya implementing coronavirus restrictions have arrested four people who disguised themselves as mourners taking a body for burial. They had left the capital,
Zimbabwe extends coronavirus lockdown by 14 days
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic will be extended by two weeks. But mining
Ghana lifts lockdown after ‘enhanced testing’
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has lifted restriction on movements in parts of the country that were under a partial lockdown and urged citizens to wear
Mbarara halts distribution of relief food due to lack of manpower
The Mbarara district COVID19 taskforce chairperson Lt Col James Mwesigye has revealed there will be no more food distribution to the residents of Mbarara from
Nairobi governor puts whiskey in COVID-19 care packages
A Kenyan governor is facing backlash after including alcohol in COVID-19 care packages. In addition to traditional food staples, Nairobi Gov. Mike Sonko also sent
Lesotho’s PM sends army into streets
Lesotho’s prime minister, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, has deployed the army on the streets to “restore order”. In a TV address,
Paul McCartney’s speech in full
“I’m very honoured to be part of this programme tonight that celebrates the true heroes: The healthcare workers all around the world. “As this Covid-19
Nigerian president’s chief of staff dies
The Nigerian president’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari, has died after contracting coronavirus. A statement from President Muhammadu Buhari’s office said it “regrets to announce