Floods and landslides in Kenya have killed nearly 200 people since heavy rain began last month across much of the country. Another 100,000 people have
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President Museveni has extended the nationwide lockdown to 14 days.
The 21-day lockdown and ban on mass gatherings that also saw the closure of most non- food shops and businesses across the country was imposed
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
Kim Jong Un made a first public appearance in weeks
North Korean state-run media is reporting that Kim Jong Un made an appearance at a May Day celebration, which would be his first public appearance
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
Court orders MPs to repay coronavirus cash
The High Court in Uganda has ordered MPs to hand back a sum of $5,000 (about £4,000) given to each of them to fight coronavirus
How Ugandan orphans emerged as Toosie Slide stars
Earlier this month, Canadian rapper and songwriter Drake released his latest single Toosie Slide, which went straight to the top of the charts. The new
Truck drivers pose a new virus threat to Uganda
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
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
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