Uganda is grappling with how to reduce coronavirus infections among cross-border truck drivers who account for most of the new cases being reported in the
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Don’t take disinfectant’ for coronavirus
The world’s biggest manufacturer of disinfectants has issued a stark rebuttal of President Trump’s suggestion that injecting them could help treat coronavirus. RB, the makers of
Rwandan officers ‘raping and killing during lockdown’
An international pressure group has accused the Rwandan security forces of killing, raping and arresting people since a coronavirus lockdown came into force. Human Rights
Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists
The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official on Thursday, though the study has not
Government to decide cargo drivers’ fate
The fate of truck drivers bringing cargo into the country will be decided today (Friday) after the Ministry of Works and Transport meets stakeholders.Gen Katumba
Coronavirus: Bundesliga ready to restart in May, DFL confirms
The Bundesliga is on track to resume the 2019-20 season in May but the final decision on the restart date lies with politicians, the German
Chelsea star buying masks for Sierra Leone traders
Chelsea footballer Antonio Rüdiger has launched a campaign to raise money to buy face masks for market traders in Sierra Leone. Rüdiger says he hopes
Tullow Oil sells its assets in Uganda to Total
Tullow Oil has agreed to sell its assets in Uganda to the French energy giant Total for $575m (£465m). The sale of Tullow’s stake in
Malaria deaths could double in Africa – WHO warns
The number of deaths from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa could be double the annual rate this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health
Warnings issued as heavy rains lash East Africa
More than 20 people have been killed by flash floods since the weekend in western Kenya. Dozens of others are missing. In Kisumu, Lake Victoria