August 07, 2020
Cameroon: Outrage at New Boko Haram Attack, Children Among Victims
Boko Haram is wreaking havoc in Cameroon as well as Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region and its attacks are going mostly unnoticed by a world focused on the novel… Read more »
Africa: More Than One Million Covid-19 Cases Across Continent, Over Half in South Africa
As of August 7, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 1,008,158. Read more »
Africa: Coronavirus Could Double Malaria Deaths, Researchers Warn
Malaria deaths in Africa could double this year if the coronavirus pandemic is allowed to disrupt malaria prevention and treatment initiatives, say researchers from Imperial… Read more »
August 06, 2020
Africa: Nearly 300,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 8.5 Million Tests
As of August 6, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 994,018. Of those, 298,472 are active cases with 8,527,691 tests having been performed. Read more »
South Africa: Tears of Joy as Gift of Givers Hands Over Covid-19 Ward, Equipment to Hospital
A R10-million (U.S.$917,868) contribution from humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) was used for the renovation of a ward used to treat Covid-19 patients at… Read more »
Ghana: Gender Ministry Must Provide Roadmap For Shutting 'Witch Camps, Healing Centres'
The practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities is deeply ingrained in the Ghanaian culture - witches and wizards are believed to hold powers for fortunes or mishaps, hence… Read more »
August 05, 2020
Africa: How Beyonce's Black Is King Showcases African Art
You might be wondering why #BlackIsKing is still trending - don't worry - we've got your back. It is something worth celebrating! Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Products - Challenges and Opportunities of Risk Communication Towards the Final Consumer
The Food and Drug Law Institute organized on July 30th a webinar on the perilous process for innovative tobacco manufacturers to obtain an authorization to communicate to the… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 1 Million Covid-19 Cases, With 21,100 Dead
As of August 5, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 978,527. Read more »
August 04, 2020
South Africa: Brewing Giant Halts U.S.$.290 Million in Investments After Alcohol Ban
South African Breweries (SAB) is cancelling R5 billion ($290 million) of planned investments as a result of revenue losses sustained during a government-imposed ban on alcohol… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 1 Million Covid-19 Cases, With 20,628 Dead
As of August 4, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 968,612. Read more »
August 03, 2020
South Africa: Ex Home Affairs Minister's Wife Norma Gigaba In Legal Battle Over Arrest
Norma Gigaba, the wife of former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba, has been charged with crimen injuria and damage to property and will approach the High Court to challenge her… Read more »
South Africa: Rumours of Death - But Deputy President is Alive, Govt Says
The South African presidency has issued a statement saying that Deputy President David Mabuza is "home and well". Read more »
Africa: Continent Records Over 950,000 Covid-19 Cases
As of August 3, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 957,758. Read more »
July 31, 2020
South Africa: Crime Statistics - More Sexual Offences, Attempted Murder Cases Drop
Sexual offences discovered as a result of police action have increased by 20.5% over the past year, according to the 2019/20 statistics released by the South African Police… Read more »
Africa: Over 900,000 Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of July 31, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 909,124. Read more »
July 30, 2020
Africa: Continent Nears 900,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
As of July 30, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 891,594. Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen Finally Signs Deal With Napoli
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, 21, has finally struck a 5-year deal with Italian club Napoli. Read more »
July 29, 2020
Africa: Continent Sees Increase of Nearly 14,000 Covid-19 Cases in 24 Hours
As of July 29, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 874,035.Reported deaths in Africa have reached 18,497 and recoveries 524,556. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Shiri, Who Helped Plot Mugabe Ouster, Dies
Zimbabwe's Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Perrance Shiri has died, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced. Read more »
July 28, 2020
Africa: 860,541 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Africa As Deaths Climb To 18,176
As of July 28, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 860,541. Read more »
July 27, 2020
South Africa: IMF Grants Emergency Covid-19 Assistance to South Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday approved U.S. $4,3 billion in emergency assistance to help South Africa fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Covid-19 Cases Move Beyond the 847,000 Mark, and 17,767 Deaths
As of July 27, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 847,109. Read more »
July 26, 2020
Africa: In Memory of My Friend David Applefield
The world lost one of its most optimistic souls this month, 64-year-old David Applefield. David was a wanderer in the modern Jewish tradition – mythical, timeless, endlessly… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Corona Cases Move Beyond the 829,658 Mark, and 17,540 Deaths
As of July 26, confirmed the Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 829,658. Read more »