Ugandans in mandatory quarantine have shared their experiences about life behind closed doors. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, an academic and cartoonist in quarantine since 18 March,
Category: Corona Virus
Africa’s mega-churches adjust to empty auditoriums
The auditoriums of Nigeria’s mega churches are empty and their gates are shut as they are forced to observe a government ban on large gatherings
Kenya’s parliament cancels sitting after a virus travel ban
A recall of Kenya’s parliament scheduled for Wednesday in the capital, Nairobi, has been cancelled. Lower house Speaker Justin Muturi told local media that the
Somalia now ready to test for coronavirus locally
Somalia’s health ministry has announced that the country is now able to test for coronavirus at the capital, Mogadishu. Previously samples were being flown over
DR Congo frees 1,200 prisoners to decongest prisons
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s justice ministry has freed 1,200 prisoners in new measures to decongest prisons and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Those released
COVID19 Cases Still 52 as 231 New Tests are Negative
The total number of Coronavirus cases in Uganda stays at 52 after fresh tests turned out negative, Chimp Corps report.“Today, April 6th, 231 samples were
Liverpool make furlough U-turn following backlash
Liverpool have made a U-turn on their decision to furlough a number of non-playing staff impacted by the Premier League’s suspension following a backlash, CEO
Son to complete military service during Premier League shutdown
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will commence his military service in South Korea during the Premier League suspension, the club has confirmed. Son is in quarantine
Guardiola’s mother dies after contracting COVID-19, Man City confirm
Pep Guardiola’s mother has died aged 82 after contracting coronavirus, Manchester City have confirmed. Dolors Sala Carrio passed away in Barcelona on Monday, with the
Ivory Coast minister tests positive for coronavirus
Ivory Coast’s Defense Minister Hamed Bakayoko has tested positive for the coronavirus. Mr Bakayoko said he had shown no symptoms before the tests and urged