Trump speaks with African leaders on coronavirus response

US President Donald Trump held telephone conversations with two African leaders about their responses to the coronavirus pandemic
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina
COVID-organics: Madagascar launches Africa's first cure for virus
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has officially launched a medicine he believes can prevent and cure patients suffering from COVID-19.
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Cameroon admits army's role in killing of civilians
Cameroon has acknowledged the army’s role in the killings of civilians -- including children and women in the country's Northwest Region, according to an official report.
Julius Maada Bio
Sierra Leone's president quarantines after guard tests positive
Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio is to undergo 14-day self-isolation after one of his bodyguards tested positive for COVID-19, reports from the West African country indicated as of Monday evening.
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Mali counts votes held amid coronavirus pandemic
Vote counting began on Monday in Mali as polling stations closed in the final round of legislative elections held on Sunday April 19.
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Burkina Faso security forces kill dozens of unarmed civilians - HRW
Burkina Faso’s security forces allegedly executed 31 unarmed detainees in the northern town of Djibo, Human Rights Watch said Monday, calling for an immediate investigation.
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Libya: One soldier killed in attack by Haftar militia
One soldier was killed and two others were wounded on Sunday in a missile attack carried out by forces loyal to Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar.