Author: Gbenga Aborowa

The 441 Malawians were bussed home on Monday from South Africa, where they were left stranded after the country closed its borders in March to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The US embassy’s charge d’affaires, Inmi Patterson, met with Wilbert Ibuge, permanent secretary at the Tanzanian foreign ministry, who reminded Patterson about the two countries’ “historical cooperation”.

“UNSMIL strongly condemns these acts, which serve no military objective, provoke extreme fear among the population, and violate the rights of innocent civilians…,” the UN said.

President Ramaphosa also said a controversial ban on the sale of alcohol would be lifted for home consumption when the country moves into level three of a five-tier coronavirus lockdown next month.

Kenya’s leading research institute has begun exploring the efficacy of one of its herbal and traditional medicines likely to treat Covid-19. Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)…

Ansah has since been the target of nationwide protests calling for her to go over her handling of disputed election.

Opposition leader Agaton Rwasa said electoral observers from his party were chased away from some polling stations.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe who is the current Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation said the Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique is under threat from some acts of extremism and terrorism.

Since the disease spread to Cameroon, there had been concerns about president Biya’s whereabouts.

Ruling party candidate, general Evariste Ndayishimiye has suggested voters not fear the coronavirus, saying “God loves Burundi and if there are people who have tested positive, it is so that God may manifest his power in Burundi.”