Africa: How Resource Scarcity Fuels Conflict - Young Activists Tackle Climate Crisis

She may not be from central Africa, but 17-year-old Makenna Muigai would like African leaders to rally their political muscle to save the endangered Congo Basin - for a good… Read more »

Africa: Electronic Cigarettes Hailed as Less Harmful Alternative - What Does Science Say?

The American Consumer Institute published a report on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and public health on March 9, adding to the long list of studies that indicate that… Read more »

South Africa: Credo Mutwa Dies

Traditional healer Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa has died, according to reports on SABC News. Read more »

Africa: The Covid-19 Crisis and An Agenda for National & Global Problem-Solving

The Covid-19 pandemic is still in full swing, but its lessons start to emerge for those whose commitment is to think ahead. We are currently at war, like so many global leaders… Read more »

South Africa: Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Hit 709

South Africa now has 709 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on SABC Morning Live today. Read more »

Africa: COVID-19 – Africa's Looming Humanitarian and Security Crisis

Africa remains by far the most vulnerable continent in terms of viral and bacterial infections. Covid-19 is likely to prove the worst of these. Numbers shift constantly, but by 24… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: First COVID-19 Patient Recovers - Health Minister

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reportedly announced that first patient to be diagnosed with COVID-19 no longer has the virus, the country's Health Minister Eteni Longodo… Read more »

Africa: Turning the Tables - African and European Narratives in the Time of Corona

Most of Europe is in lockdown, trying to cope with the huge implications of the battle against the novel coronavirus. Africans are following what is happening on the other side of… Read more »

Cameroon: Legendary Singer, Saxophonist Manu Dibango Dies from COVID-19

The veteran jazz singer and saxophone player has died after contracting the new coronavirus. Read more »

Africa: Health Minister Offers 'Clinic' on Explaining COVID-19 to 200 Million Nigerians

One of every six Africans is Nigerian, according to widely cited calculations, but that may underestimate Nigeria's share of the continent's population. Many of the country's 200… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Announces 'Stay at Home' Lockdown From Thursday

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a "lockdown" forcing most citizens to stay at home for three weeks will be imposed on the country from midnight on… Read more »

Africa: You Need to Know the Latest Data to Avoid COVID-19

Ongoing research about SARS-CoV-2  – also called new Corona virus - the virus that causes COVID-19, is yielding new information daily, and there is still much to… Read more »

Africa: Where to Find the Latest, Trusted Coronavirus Info From Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic is dominating the news headlines - and people’s thoughts. Read more »

South Africa: National Three-Week Shutdown to Stop Coronavirus Spread - Full Details

My fellow South Africans, Read more »

Cameroon: Will Speaker Yeguie Be Fired After Ignoring Govt's Coronavirus Instruction?

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Cameroon tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports via hospital sources. Read more »

Guinea: Death and Violence in Constitutional Referendum

Guinea held a constitutional referendum on Sunday (March 22) despite the threat of coronavirus and an opposition boycott, Reuters reports. Read more »

Africa: Getting Ahead of the Virus Key to Change Course of COVID-19 - WHO Africa

"This is one of the biggest health challenges Africa has faced in a generation. Adopting approaches which are adaptable to the African context is key to containing the spread." Read more »

Africa: Coronavirus and Upcoming Elections - What Are the Options?

At the rapid rate at which the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been spreading, it was only a matter of time before Africa was affected. At the time of writing, cases of COVID-19… Read more »

Ghana: Jollof is Nothing Without Tomatoes - Let's Hike Tariffs So Local Farmers Benefit!

Any West African knows that jollof rice is the defining dish on the menu of any home in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. Read more »

Africa: Novel Coronavirus - How Close Are We to Treatment And Vaccine?

The new coronavirus, declared a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) because of its global spread, and with more than 170,000 confirmed cases, according to… Read more »

Africa: Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The British award-winning actor and musician Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus. Read more »

Algeria: Third Death from COVID-19 - Report

The Algerian government confirmed another death from the novel coronavirus on March 14, bringing the deaths from COVID-19 to to three, Anadolu Agency reports. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Announces Drastic Measures to Curb Novel Coronavirus

South Africa's President Cyril Ramphosa announced "urgent and drastic measures" Sunday night – including banning gatherings of more than 100 people, closing schools and… Read more »

Africa: Novel Tobacco Products - Towards An Inclusive Debate?

Worldwide, an estimated 40 million people consume or have consumed electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) today. The challenges, health and commercial, are therefore significant. The… Read more »

Africa: Young Climate Activist - How Locusts, Climate Crisis Threaten Peace

Africa's young people are at the forefront by climate change action sweeping the world as climate change activists take charge where global leadership has failed. Makenna Muigai,… Read more »