By XINHUA A new positive case of Ebola virus disease has been confirmed in North Kivu, a province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the communication made by the Minister of Public Health Eteni Longondo on Congolese national television (RTNC) Sunday. The victim is a woman farmer and wife of a survivor of the…
By Jerry Omondi Learners in Kenya were forced to stay more than 10 months out of school as part of government-led initiatives to contain COVID-19. As the situation improved, learners were allowed fully back in class in January albeit with full adherence to health protocols. The World Health Organization is keen to see that the world…
By AFP Scientists have identified Earth’s smallest known reptile, warning at the same time that sustained destruction of forests in northern Madagascar threatens its survival. Tiny enough to perch comfortably on a fingertip, the ultra-compact chameleon — dubbed Brookesia nana — has the same proportions and world-weary expression as its larger cousins around the world. “We…
By David Ochieng Mbewa The World Bank has announced the approval of $500 million to support the Nigerian government in strengthening its electricity distribution sector. “The project will help boost electricity access by improving the performance of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) through a large-scale metering program desired by Nigerians for a long time,” the World…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Cameroon and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana was banned by UEFA for one year for a doping violation after a banned substance, Furosemide, was found in his urine. His club, Ajax, confirmed the news in a statement on Friday adding that the ban began immediately and applied to all football activities, both national…
By XINHUA The Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 570 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the national count to 141,453. The COVID-19 death toll rose to 2,145 after nine new fatalities were recorded, the ministry said. With 290 more recoveries registered, the nationwide count amounted to 125,531, it added. Ethiopia,…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday said it was disappointed following the decision by Cricket Australia (CA) to withdraw from a proposed tour of South Africa citing COVID-19 fears. CA on Tuesday released a statement saying it withdrew from the tour as the risks involved in honouring the commitment were “simply too…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Mali qualified for the final of the 2020 Africa Nations Championship after defeating fellow West Africans Guinea on post-match penalties at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Wednesday. Mali prevailed 5-4 on penalties after the game ended goalless after both normal and extra time. Guinea was, however, unlucky not to have finished…
By CGTN Africa South Sudan announced a month-long lockdown Wednesday banning social gatherings, classes, religious services, and political rallies following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. “Due to the recent surge in the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and around the globe and as precautionary measures for all public and private sectors, the National Taskforce on…
By David Ochieng Mbewa The Nigerian government hopes to have vaccinated 40 percent of its population by the end of the year, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has said. The task force also said it is targeting to have vaccinated 70 percent of the population by 2022. According to Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad, National Incident Manager,…
