Coronavirus cases rising in Africa

Africa: Nearly a quarter million active coronavirus cases across continent

Health Oct 18
As of October 16, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,613,144. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,089, and recoveries 1,329,652. To date, 244,401 cases are currently active and 15,311,543 tests have been administered.
Kenya has had hushed debates for decades over whether to legalise marijuana
East Africa could become a major cannabis export hub
Business Oct 18
The East African Community could become a mass producer of medical cannabis for export to fast-growing markets in the West.
On October 31, Ivorians will elect a new leader
Cote d'Ivoire heads into crisis as opposition calls for election boycott
Politics Oct 18
On October 31, Ivorians will elect a new leader. President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third controversial term. The opposition is urging supporters to shun the poll -- a political crisis appears imminent.
The Hiragasy is a musical tradition in Madagascar
Why Madagascans have long tongue-twisting names
Life Style Oct 18
In 2014 when newly elected president of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina made it into the record books as the head of state with the longest family name, it sparked renewed interest in why the island country has a history of long names.
Andre Ayew
Andre Ayew scores as Swansea City suffer first defeat of the season to Huddersfield Town
Sports Oct 18
Ghana captain Andre Ayew was on target for Swansea City on his hundredth appearance for the club as they suffered their first defeat of the championship this season.
Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
RMD, Desmond Elliot, Patoranking bag HAPAwards 2020 nominations
Entertainment Oct 17
Ahead of Sunday’s Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), the 2020 nomination list parades several top Nigerian celebrities
Angolan President, João Lourenço
Angolan President reaffirms fight against corruption
Politics Oct 17
Angolan President, João Lourenço, renewed last Thursday, in Luanda, his commitment to the fight against corruption, stressing that this evil has already damaged the Angolan State by at least US $24 billion
The competition in Australia from October 31 will be reduced from 12 games to six
Springboks to miss Rugby Championship in Australia
Sports Oct 17
World Cup-holders South Africa pulled out of the Rugby championship on Friday citing complications caused by the pandemic.
Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad of ACT Wazalendo party
Zanzibar presidential candidate barred from campaigning
Politics Oct 17
The Zanzibar Electoral Commission has barred an opposition presidential candidate from campaigning for the next five days.
Local media reports that the policemen had fired live ammunition at protesters
Policemen arrested for attacking Nigeria protesters
Politics Oct 17
The authorities in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, have arrested police officers who attacked protesters on Monday in ongoing demonstrations against police brutality.
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