Rwanda reported five new COVID-19 cases and two recoveries on Tuesday, April 28, bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 212 of which 95
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Tanzania has jumped to 480 after 196 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. The new
AU urges sustained efforts against malaria in light of COVID-19
The African Union (AU) has urged governments and people on the continent to remain committed to ending malaria in Africa, especially in light of
East Africa implements stringent cargo movement measures to curb COVID-19
East African states are implementing a series of stringent cargo movement measures to stop cross-border COVID-19 infections. Uganda on Sunday reported four new cases
BREAKING! Kagame sacks ex-army chief Gen. Nyamvumba from Cabinet, to face corruption inquiry
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Covid-19 CRISIS: Rwanda coronavirus infections cross 200 mark as 16 cases are recorded on Monday
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COVID-19 CRISIS: South Sudan confirms fifth coronavirus case
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New Covid-19 patient enters Uganda despite closed borders
Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19, including a Burundian refugee who is said to have arrived into the country through Tanzania. He
Botswana quarantines all MPs amid Covid-19 fears
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Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt
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