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First case of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa

The first case of coronavirus in South Africa has been confirmed, according to the country's health minister. Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Thursday that "the...

Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases now hit 27

Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases reached 27 on Thursday after South Africa confirmed one case. Earlier on Wednesday Algeria and Senegal recorded new cases, according to...

Algeria: Entire family of nine tests positive for coronavirus

An entire family of nine in Algeria tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, according to the country's health ministry. The new cases meant Algeria has...

WHO says coronavirus is deadlier than the seasonal flu strains

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the novel coronavirus is deadlier than seasonal flu strains.  According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there...

Uganda’s ex-army chief to challenge Museveni for the presidency

A former army commander in Uganda, Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde has announced his intention to challenge President Yoweri Museveni for the presidency. The former Security...

Senegal confirms second case of coronavirus

Senegal has confirmed the second case of coronavirus after a patient tested positive for the virus, the country's health ministry said. The patient according to...

The last Ebola patient in DR Congo leaves treatment centre

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday were in joyous mood after the last Ebola patient in the country was discharged...

$4.5bn Benin–Niger pipeline project halted over Coronavirus

The construction of a 2,000 kilometer crude oil pipeline between Niger and Benin has been halted as a result of the coronavirus scare. In August...

Morocco is latest African country to record coronavirus case

Morocco’s health ministry on Monday said the country has recorded its first coronavirus case. The patient was a Moroccan man living in Italy who just...

Tunisia, Senegal join list of African countries to record coronavirus

Tunisia and Senegal are the latest African countries to record the deadly coronavirus, joining Nigeria, Egypt and Algeria as African countries that have now...

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