Africa: Over 1.4 Million Covid-19 Cases, 1.2 Million Recoveries Across Continent

As of September 28, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,460,328. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 35,163, and recoveries 1,207,261. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Experiences Two Earthquakes in Two Days

A 2.7 magnitude hit Cape Town in South Africa early on Sunday (September 27), according to Storm Report.It was the second earthquake is as many days - on Saturday night, there was… Read more »

Africa: Is the Worst of Africa's Covid-19 Outbreak Over?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently commended South Africa for its declining Covid-19 infection rate, approving the implementation of public health measures to curb the… Read more »

Africa: Over 200,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 13.3 Million Tests

As of September 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,437,576. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,706, and recoveries 1,184,963.… Read more »

Africa: What is the Fundamental Difference Between Cigarette Smoke and Heated Tobacco Aerosol?

On September 15th, 2020, Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) held a scientific online conference on the fundamental difference between cigarette smoke and heated… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 34,000 as Total Cases Exceed 1,4 Million

As of September 23, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,420,664. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,323, and recoveries 1,168,363. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's President Appeals to Investors, Implores South African Farmers to 'Invest In Our Soil'

With the world focused on fighting the pandemic, a remarkable achievement went largely unnoticed in Africa. A court in Malawi annulled a rigged election and a peaceful rerun… Read more »

South Africa: Controversial Preachers Bushiri, Mboro to Face Off in High Court

Pastors Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng and Shepherd Bushiri will appear before the High Court in Pretoria today, eNCA reports. Read more »

Africa: Shaping Peace Together in the Sahel

The International Day of Peace, which is an annual special day, observed on 21 September around the world, has a distinct place in the Sahel. The United Nations established this… Read more »

West Africa: Central Sahel - Shaping Peace With Women and Young People

The countries of Central Sahel—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—face an unprecedented crisis, marked by violent extremism, forced displacement, and rising insecurity. The… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recovery Needs Informal Sector on Board

Like many countries across the globe, East Africa's governments are providing economic stimulus packages to lighten the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the bulk… Read more »

Egypt: Does Egypt Need to Go Nuclear?

Egypt's venture into nuclear power has been planned from the top down, with environmental groups and rights organisations expressing  reservations, energy analysts questioning… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 34,000 Across Continent

As of September 21, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,407,677. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,957, and recoveries 1,153,359. Read more »

Africa: Reported Deaths in Africa Reach 33,840, Recoveries 1,148,212

As of September 20, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,399,863. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,840, and recoveries 1,148,212. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Now Stand at 1,140,516

As of September 19, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,390,510. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,621, and recoveries 1,140,516. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Young Rice Producers Combat Hunger Amid Poverty

On a mission to satisfy local demand for rice, the Mitiri Cooperative of Young Rice Producers are fighting for the eradication of hunger in Bagre, a rural community located in the… Read more »

West Africa: Feeding The Future With Homegrown Cassava, Rice

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is celebrating a decade of its Feed the Future campaign, which enables partner organisations to target the root causes of… Read more »

Africa: Total of Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent Approaches 1.4 Million

As of September 18, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,382,398. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,428, and recoveries 1,133,444. Read more »

Africa: Total Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 33,000

As of September 17, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,373,765. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,250, and recoveries 1,126,752. Read more »

South Africa: Jerusalema Challenge for South Africans on Heritage Day Holiday!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to celebrate this year's Heritage Day on September 24 by taking up the Jerusalema dance challenge. Read more »

Kenya: How This Kenya Fishing Co-Op Went From Treading Water to Riding Waves

When Etabo Lopeyo Lotonia was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Lake Turkana, members of his social enterprise group put aside all the day's tasks to ensure he received… Read more »

Senegal: What's The Story Behind French-Senegalese Film Cuties - Is #CancelNetflix Wrong?

The controversial French film Mignonnes, known as Cuties in English, has caused quite a stir online. Many have criticized it for "sexualizing" young… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 277 More Covid-19 Deaths and 6,563 New Infections

As of September 16, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,366,455. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,071, and recoveries 1,116,986. Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Experts Say that We Should Trust Science to Save Lives

On September 10th, an international tobacco harm reduction media event was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. 140 journalists from all over the world were invited to participate in this… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 32,794 Covid-19 Deaths and Over 1,1 Million Recoveries

As of September 15, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,359,892. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 32,794, and recoveries 1,106,694. Read more »