Africa has so far recorded over 6,500 cases of the novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 450,000 Africans projected to be infected by May

African Diaspora Apr 05
Africa could see up to 450,000 people test positive for the highly infectious Coronavirus (Covid-19) by the second week of May, putting the continent’s fragile health systems under severe test.
South Africa to conduct mass community testing for COVID-19 - Health minister
South Africa to conduct mass community testing for COVID-19 - Health minister
African Diaspora Health Apr 04
South Africa will conduct mass community testing for coronavirus as cases continued to rise, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
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Coronavirus in Africa: close to 8,000 cases, 334 deaths, 702 recoveries
African Diaspora Apr 04
There are now more than over 6,700 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic.
Low voter turn out in Mali's legislative polls
Low voter turn out in Mali's legislative polls
African Diaspora Politics Apr 03
Officials in Mali said Thursday that voter turnout for the country;‘s legislative elections was just 36 per cent.
Ethiopia: Dam dispute stokes anti-Egypt feelings
Ethiopia: Dam dispute stokes anti-Egypt feelings
African Diaspora Politics Apr 03
For the last 12 years, around four days a week, when the light appears over the skies of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Tsehay Wulo, 55, ascends to Entoto, a forested mountain north of the capital.
Lightning kills 20 people during Congo's virus lockdown
Lightning kills 20 people during Congo's virus lockdown
African Diaspora Apr 02
Some 20 people were killed by a lightning strike on high-voltage power lines in Congo Brazzaville, the authorities say.
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Pair accused of 'lockdown killing' to appear in court
African Diaspora Mar 31
A police officer and a security guard are appearing in court in South Africa, accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man in front of his mother on the family's veranda.