AFRICA

An international pressure group has accused the Rwandan security forces of killing, raping and arresting people since a coronavirus lockdown came into force. Human Rights Watch says at least two people have been shot dead in the southern Nyanza district. It says those accused of breaking lockdown rules have been …

Lebanese security forces have arrested a man suspected of putting a Nigerian domestic worker up “for sale” on a popular Facebook page used to trade everyday items such as furniture, food and shoes. “Domestic worker of African citizenship (Nigerian) for sale with a new residency and full legal papers,” an …

Kenyans wishing to return home from China will be able to do so next Friday – but will have to buy their own tickets, costing $750 (£608). The Kenya Airways flight will be leaving on May 1 from Guangzhou, the city which has become a hub for Africans in China. …

As the saying goes ‘Leadership by example’, the President of South Africa, H.E Cyril Ramaphosa intended to teach his citizens how to put on a nose mask in order to prevent the contraction of the novel coronavirus.   In a video sighted by browngh.com, President Cyril Ramaphosa was trying to …

A policeman who is a member of the Rivers state task force on COVID-19 lockdown has allegedly killed a female colleague who is a nursing mother, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The incident reportedly happened inside a market at Eneka in Port Harcourt, today April 23. According to …

South Africa has announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions beginning next month, citing economic concerns. But President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that most people should remain at home, public gatherings remain banned, and the country’s borders will stay closed. From 1 May, some businesses will be allowed to reopen, and …

In 2006, the Togolese national team made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™ for the very first time. However, Les Eperviers were unable to build on that unexpected achievement, and Germany 2006 remains the only time they have performed on football’s biggest stage. Togo produced an impressive run …

South Africa’s president has announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions beginning next month, citing economic concerns. But President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that most people should remain at home, public gatherings remain banned, and the country’s borders will stay closed. From 1 May, some businesses will be allowed to reopen, …

ECOWAS leaders on Thursday appointed President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the battle against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the sub-region. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of the extraordinary …

The President will address the nation at 20:30 #COVID19 | President @CyrilRamaphosa will address the nation this evening, Thursday 23 April 2020, at 20h30, on measures the country continues to undertake to contain the spread of the #coronavirus #Day28ofLockdown pic.twitter.com/E2FoJHhzay — Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 23, 2020