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Nigeria has announced a two-week extension of containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states. So far the country has as of April 13 recorded 323 cases of the coronavirus which has brought businesses and others essential services to a halt. “With this in mind, and after carefully reviewing the briefings and the… Read More

Forces backing Libya’s unity government say they have captured two strategic cities in the West of Tripoli Monday. It is a fresh blow to Eastern commander, Khalifa Haftar a year after he launched an offensive on the capital. A spokesman for the Tripoli-allied forces, Colonel Mohamed Gnounou, said they captured the city of Sabratha, around 75 kilometers west of Tripoli.… Read More

April 14: Cabinet donates 10% of salaries towards COVID-19 relief fund Cabinet members in Botswana have agreed to donate 10% of their salaries towards the country’s COVID-19 relief fund, government announced on Tuesday. According to Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, members have pledged 10% of their salaries to the relief fund for a period of six months. The deductions will total… Read More

There are two African countries that have not recorded a case of coronavirus as of April 11. 52 countries have officially recorded cases. The death toll is past nearing 900 whiles recoveries are also past 3,000. Cases have also passed the 16,000 mark. The only region with virus-free countries being southern Africa where Comoros and Lesotho have yet to confirm… Read More

April 14: Buhari signs federal lockdown extension Nigeria is to benefit from a European Union donation of $55m to boost the country’s fight against coronavirus. A statement from the presidency confirmed the development after a meeting between an EU delegation and President Muhammadu Buhari today. “Receiving the EU delegation to the country, led by Amb Ketil Karlsen, President Buhari said… Read More

The government of Eswatini, has described as fake news reports that its leader King Mswati III has contracted Covid-19. The government tweeted a statement that: “His Majesty is well and in good health.” It added that: “Such fabrication perpetuated by elements intent on sowing confusion and panic is unacceptable and appalling.” The government also warned culprits that they risked prosecution… Read More

Activists of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, BBOG, have braved the dominance of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to commemorate the sixth year anniversary of the abduction of scores of school girls by Boko Haram in 2014. Unlike in previous years when the group marched through the streets of the capital Abuja to demand the rescue of the remaining girls… Read More

April 14: Tally hits 216, mass testing to start Kenya coronavirus statistics as of April 14 had reached 216 confirmed cases with 41 recoveries and nine deaths according to the Ministry of Health. In the last 24 hours, Kenya tested 694 samples. Out of these samples, 8 tested positive for coronavirus disease, CAS Dr. Mwangangi confirmed. Six cases were picked… Read More

April 14, 2020: Eritrea cases reach 34, diaspora contributions pouring in Eritrea coronavirus statistics as of April 14 stood at 34, no death and no recoveries have so far been announced meaning all 34 patients were under treatment. The last time an increase was recorded being April 10. The country continues to celebrate the financial commitment and contributions of its… Read More

April 14: Cases hit 82, Bill gates donates to Addis Ababa city admin Ethiopia’s COVID-19 file as of April 14 has 82 cases (eight new cases) with three deaths and 14 recoveries. The total number of tests stands at 4,557. Active cases stand at 63 representing about 77% of recorded cases. Ethiopian COVID-19 Cases Updates Meanwhile the Addis Ababa City… Read More