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These industries will return to work under lockdown level 4
Ministers from the National Command Council have expanded on the five lockdown levels. These industries will…
Alcohol sales still prohibited under Level 4 lockdown
South Africa enters into Alert Level 4 of the lockdown regulations from Friday, and the slight…
Mozambique admits presence of ISIL-affiliated fighters
Public acknowledgement came days after police reported a ‘massacre’ of 52 villagers in Cabo Delgado province.…
Level 5 to 4: South Africa plans to reopen economy, in phases
President says some sectors will partially reopen on May 1 but urges citizens to stay home…
WHO warns malaria deaths in Africa could double amid pandemic
Top health officials urge countries to ensure essential malaria prevention work continues during coronavirus pandemic. The…
Six killed by Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew: HRW
HRW condemns ‘brutality’ during curfew enforcement; police say they have dealt with officers who ‘misbehaved’. At…
Tanzania wants debts cancelled as OIC urges support for Africa
Tanzania’s president calls on international creditors to cancel debts owed by African nations. Tanzania’s President John…
Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown
More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown…
Ramadan 2020: Fasting hours around the world
A round-up of daily fasting durations around the world as Muslims observe the holy month of…
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests negative for coronavirus
Khan met with Edhi, the chairman of Edhi Foundation, who tested positive for the coronavirus last…