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A British company is ready for the front line in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Each of these small vials contains enough material for fifty diagnostic tests according to PrimerDesign. The molecular diagnostics division of the British company Novacyt, will confirm whether or not someone has COVID-19. “What we’re doing in here is manufacturing, so all the components are… Read More

The coronavirus epidemic continues to disrupt life across the world. The disruption is gathering steam in African countries that have recorded cases as compared to for example Italy where the entire country is almost in a lockdown. The impact on gatherings is an area that most African governments have moved to control. Kenya has barred public gatherings after recording its… Read More

These are six panels which followed one another to take stock of the economic situation of the countries of Central Africa, during an event focusing on the financial market held in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo.  Among the main objectives of the event was to present the new opportunities offered by the unified financial market in the CEMAC… Read More

Experts say the coronavirus outbreak has taken a heavy toll on South Africa’s economy. The country has recorded the highest level of infection of Covid-19 in the southern Africa region since its outbreak. Growth is expected to contract by 1.5 percent in the first 3 months, as the virus threatens two of its main sources of income: mining and tourism.… Read More

The coronavirus epidemic continues to disrupt life across the world. The disruption is much lesser in African countries that have recorded cases as compared to for example Italy where the entire country is almost in a lockdown. The impact on gatherings is an area that most African governments have moved to control. From the playing of football matches behind closed… Read More

The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan on January 7, 2020. Cases have since been confirmed in over 80 countries across the globe. The World Health Organisation, WHO, has since declared it a public health emergency of international dimensions. WHO chief Tedros Ghebereyesus said whiles China had a robust health system to detect and control, his outfit… Read More

Seven African countries recorded increases in their coronavirus tallies on Sunday over a weekend where Africa recorded a record number of index cases. The seven countries that recorded case rise are Cameroon, Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, South Africa and Ethiopia. Seychelles, Mauritania, Rwanda, Namibia, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Eswatini all recorded index cases. Cameroon’s Health Ministry late… Read More

The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan on January 7, 2020. Cases have since been confirmed in over 80 countries across the globe. The World Health Organisation, WHO, has since declared it a public health emergency of international dimensions. WHO chief Tedros Ghebereyesus said whiles China had a robust health system to detect and control, his outfit… Read More

Residents along the Lagos – Badagry expressway in Nigeria on Sunday, witnessed a loud explosion followed by sparks of thick flames, that claimed lives and caused extensive damage to buildings. Debris and thick smoke were seen over a large area as perturbed residents gathered in groups assessing the damage. Local media reported 15 deaths citing the National Emergency Management Agency,… Read More

A Canadian woman and her Italian partner kidnapped in Burkina Faso in 2018 have been found in good health after escaping captivity. Tedith Blais and Luca Tacchetto, both in their thirties, managed to escape their captors near the northern city of Kidal on Friday and were taken to the local base of the UN mission in Mali. The pair were… Read More