Africa
UN chief urges faith leaders to challenge hate speech
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on faith leaders to promote solidarity based on human rights and human dignity
Madagascar ships anti-virus herbal tea to Guinea-Bissau president
WHO has clarified that the herbal tea's effects had not been tested, and there are no published scientific studies of the potion
UN chief urges Africa to take urgent steps to stem coronavirus growth
Guterres said the UN and African countries are working together in fight against the pandemic.
IMF nod to debt relief for 25 poor nations
This provides grants to our poorest and most vulnerable members to cover their IMF debt obligations for an initial phase of next six months
As pandemic spreads, low- income countries fear devastating consequences
Aid groups are sounding alarm on the potentially devastating consequences of a severe outbreak in low-income and conflict-ridden countries
South Africa reports first two deaths in Covid19
The health minister in a statement said the deaths occurred in Western Cape province, home of Cape Town
In a seven hour attack, Boko Haram kill 100 Chadian soldiers
The attack on soldiers on the Boma peninsula lasted at least seven hours, and reinforcements sent to help were targeted
Covid19 cases surge in East Africa as Tanzania, Somalia report first cases
In a little over a week, 21 new African countries have reported cases, bringing the total affected to 30.
Indian-origin head of S Africa's news channel sacked over racist remarks
Pillay, head of South Africa's largest independent TV news channel eNCA, had called journalist Maseko, a rat heading for sinking ship.
18 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released
The mission had taken up with the Nigerian government the kidnapping of the Indian crew of the vessel.