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Nigerian footballers arrested for breaking lockdown

Health Sports Apr 22
Police in Kano have arrested 30 footballers who organised and played several matches despite an ongoing lockdown to help deal with the spread of coronavirus, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported.
Ghana's coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries
120 recoveries as Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 1154
Health Apr 22
Ghana's coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Former Director-General of Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa
Lockdown lifted: Akufo-Addo ‘disappointed’ us, we expected a total lockdown – Health expert
Health Apr 21
Many health professionals have expressed their disappointment at President Akufo-Addo’s lifting of the 3-week partial lockdown in Greater Accra, Kumasi and Kasoa on Sunday, April 19.
Julius Maada Bio
Sierra Leone's president quarantines after guard tests positive
Health Politics Apr 21
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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Coronavirus: Guinea's compulsory mask wearing order takes effect
Health Apr 21
A compulsory face mask order kicked into effect in Guinea over the weekend (April 18) as part of government’s efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Africa's most impacted, cases hit 22,300 plus, SA retakes top spot
Health Apr 20
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 marks.
Landslides Kill Three People as Heavy Rains Pound Kenya's Rift Valley Region
Landslides Kill Three People as Heavy Rains Pound Kenya's Rift Valley Region
Health Apr 19

Three people have been confirmed dead and several others’ whereabouts are not known after landslides and floods struc