South Africa has recorded 14 more deaths as a result of coronavirus, bringing the total to 48. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the two provinces
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Diaspora locked out of Burundi vote
Burundi’s foreign ministry says the electoral commission is unable to organise for Burundians living abroad to vote in next month’s polls because of the coronavirus
Coronavirus: Magufuli calls for a weekend of prayer
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has appealed to Tanzanians to use the weekend for prayer against the coronavirus outbreak. It is unclear if he wants people
Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?
African countries are experiencing a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases, and many governments are now enforcing strict social distancing measures. As they
Five hotel workers among new cases in Kenya
Kenya’s Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe has confirmed 12 new coronavirus cases in the country, five of them involving hotel workers. Mr Kagwe told a media
Billions needed for an African safety net – UN
The UN says it is likely the coronavirus pandemic will kill at least 300,000 people in Africa and push nearly 30 million into poverty. The
Ethiopians grieve ‘at least 100’ virus deaths in the US
News of the deaths of dozens of Ethiopians living in the US from coronavirus has angered many back home. Little was known before about the
Coronavirus lockdown halted in Malawi
Plans for a lockdown in Malawi have been scuppered at the last minute, after a court injuction ordered it be delayed by at least seven
Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns
Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. UN officials also say it is likely the
The top playmakers across Europe’s top-five leagues in 2019-20
Passing the ball can sometimes look like the easiest thing in the world to do. At least, it does when these guys do it. Our