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Desperately needed aid for millions of people across sub-Saharan Africa is under threat as the deadly coronavirus pandemic sweeps a continent already facing a volley of crises.
Read More »DR Congo reports new Ebola death, just days before declaring end of epidemic
The first person to contract Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo in more than 50 days has died, the government said on Friday, ending hopes that the second worst outbreak of the disease in history might be over.
Read More »Avec un nouveau cas, la RD Congo n’en a pas fini avec l’épidémie d’Ebola
Un nouveau cas de fièvre hémorragique Ebola a été déclaré à Beni dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo, ont indiqué, vendredi, Kinshasa et l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé. La fin officielle de l’épidémie devait été proclamée lundi.
Read More »A time for excision: European women visiting ‘home’ countries face the nightmare of FGM
For families living in Europe and with origins in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, holidays are often synonymous with returning home. But these family reunions sometimes turn into a living nightmare for young girls. Each year, thousands of them suffer female genital mutilation (FGM), without their prior knowledge or consent, in …
Read More »Pandemic to push sub-Saharan Africa into recession says World Bank
In tonight’s edition: The rapidly-spreadingcoronavirus outbreak is expected to push sub-Saharan Africa intorecession in 2020 for the first time in 25 years, the World Bank says. In Cameroon’s Douala a door to door medical inquiry has kicked off in a bid to track down potential contractors of COVID-19. Hospitals are on high …
Read More »Coronavirus : les feuilles de neem utilisées à tort, le Covid-19 parfois confondu avec le paludisme
En Côte d’Ivoire, une partie de la population prend d’assaut depuis quelques jours les neems, ou margousiers, dont les feuilles et écorces sont utilisées dans la médecine traditionnelle pour lutter contre le paludisme. Mais les autorités rappellent que le paludisme et le Covid-19 sont deux maladies bien distinctes, et que …
Read More »Coronavirus: Nigeria’s economy feels the pinch of lockdown
The Nigerian economy is beginning to feel the pinch of the lockdown imposed in late March in Lagos and Abuja to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Millions of people working in the informal sector have been particularly affected; we tell you more. Meanwhile in Madagascar, thousands rush to travel …
Read More »Coronavirus prompts Saudi-led coalition to declare two-week ceasefire in Yemen
Saudi officials say the coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen will begin a cease-fire starting Thursday.
Read More »RD Congo : Vital Kamerhe, directeur de cabinet de Félix Tshisekedi, en détention provisoire
A la une du Journal de l‘Afrique, Vital Kamerhe, directeur de cabinet et principal allié politique du président de la République démocratique du Congo Félix Tshisekedi, a été placé en détention provisoire mercredi soir à la prison centrale de Kinshasa. Il était entendu dans le cadre de l’enquête sur les …
Read More »Kenyans stranded as capital cordoned off
In tonight’s edition: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hopes a deputy Governor arrested for ignoring rules to self quarantine gets a 10 year sentence. Meanwhile thousands struggle with strict Nairobi travel restrictions brought in to tackle Coronavirus. Uganda tries to help vulnerable communities get through a total lockdown and in Ivory Coast the …
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