Angola's parliament passes civil protection law

The Angolan Parliament unanimously approved on Friday, the Civil Protection Law that aims, among other measures, to prevent the occurrence of collective risks, resulting from serious accidents, disasters or public calamities.
Foreign tourists in safari riverboats observe elephants along the Chobe river bank
Namibia culls ten 'dangerous' elephants to protect farmers, crops
Wildlife authorities in Namibia culled ten elephants over the past month after they moved into farming areas and destroyed crops during harvest season, a spokesman said on Saturday.
Sista Afia, Freda Rhymz and Nana Ama McBrown
Nana Ama McBrown stops Freda Rhymz from walking off her show
Tempers were high, emotions rose above normal when Sista Afia and Freda Rhymz appeared on UTV’s ‘United Showbiz’ program.
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Nigeria’s coronavirus cases hit 7,016

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria have increased to 7,016.

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'Let's party, coronavirus has ended' - Tanzanian official
A senior politician has sparked disbelief among Tanzanians by saying that coronavirus has "ended" and calling on the public to celebrate in the streets on Sunday.
Private Joseph Hammond
Ghana WW2 in a coronavirus fundraiser
A 95-year-old World War Two veteran from Ghana has set himself the challenge of walking two miles a day for a week to raise money for coronavirus charities.
Idris Elba will be hosting the concert
Idris Elba to host Africa Day Benefit Concert with some of the continent’s biggest music stars
Some of Africa's biggest music stars are lined up to perform at a 2-hour long virtual concert on Monday to celebrate Africa Day.
Michael Essien
Michael Essien shares spectacular anecdotes about his time at SC Bastia
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has shared an incredible insight into his time at French side SC Bastia.
COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 6,486 with 1,951 recoveries
COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 6,486 with 1,951 recoveries
Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ghana has increased to 6,486 from the 6,269 announced last Wednesday.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Assembly Heads of state adopt coronavirus consensus
The World Health Organisation (WHO)has concluded its assembly with participants signing up to a historic consensus resolution on COVID-19 and the way ahead. The Assembly discussed lessons, challenges and collective next steps to tackle the pandemic.
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