Coronavirus: WHO urges greater vigilance in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged countries to be on high alert for a possible surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, especially in Africa,...
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WHO predicts spike in coronavirus cases ahead of Christmas
The World Health Organisation has predicted a spike in COVID-19 cases ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities which will witness an increase in...
AU: Coronavirus cases in Africa cross two million mark
Total coronavirus cases in Africa have surpassed the two million mark despite a slow addition of reported infections compared with other regions around the world,...
Kenyan doctors threaten strikes over poor working conditions
iStock Medical doctors in Kenya have issued a three-week strike notice, accusing the government of failing to provide them with adequate protective gear in the...
WHO: 1 out of 5 coronavirus deaths in Africa linked to diabetes
The World Health Organisation (WHO), says nearly one in five COVID-19 deaths in Africa is linked with diabetes, according to a study. WHO disclosed this...
WHO: Coronavirus deaths increase in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa says there are over 43,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African continent. The UN health agency gave...
Guinea’s opposition leader claims victory in presidential poll
Guinea’s opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo declared Monday, without waiting for official results, that he had won a presidential election against incumbent Alpha Conde, who...
Kenya confirmed virus infections hit 32,557, nearly 19,000 recoveries
Kenya’s number of declared coronavirus cases rose by 193 to reach 32,557 on Monday, after the analysis of 3,381 samples in the last 24 hours....
Army colonel Assimi Goita now Mali’s new military strongman
Army colonel Assimi Goita has been introduced as Mali’s new military strongman after a mutiny forced President Boubacar Keita out of power. “Let me introduce...
WHO: Africa records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 25,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African continent. The UN...