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'School closures factor in rape of Ethiopian girls during Covid-19 lockdown'

'School closures factor in rape of Ethiopian girls during Covid-19 lockdown'

By Crispin Adriaanse 3h ago

The Women and Children Affairs Bureau in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, says more than 100 girls have been raped since the outbreak of Covid-19, which authorities attribute to school closures.

'Go hungry or risk being murdered': African sex workers face new dangers amid lockdown

'Go hungry or risk being murdered': African sex workers face new dangers amid lockdown

By Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation 7h ago

Kenyan police brutality defended during Covid-19 curfew amid protests

Kenyan police brutality defended during Covid-19 curfew amid protests

By Crispin Adriaanse 23h ago

Lesotho records another two Covid-19 cases linked to SA

Lesotho records another two Covid-19 cases linked to SA

By Molaole Montsho 23h ago

Malawian villagers murder three people after 'witchcraft' allegations

Malawian villagers murder three people after 'witchcraft' allegations

By ANA Reporter Jun 3, 2020

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Gang storms isolation centre, forcibly removes Covid-19 patient in Nigeria

Gang storms isolation centre, forcibly removes Covid-19 patient in Nigeria

By Robin-Lee Francke Jun 3, 2020

Over 80% of Malawians fear hunger more than Covid-19, study shows

Over 80% of Malawians fear hunger more than Covid-19, study shows

By Crispin Adriaanse Jun 2, 2020

150 000 infected in Africa as local spread rises

150 000 infected in Africa as local spread rises

By Associated Press Jun 2, 2020

Morocco issues rules to businesses, shopping centres as lockdown end draws closer

Morocco issues rules to businesses, shopping centres as lockdown end draws closer

By Chad Anthony Williams Jun 2, 2020

Cameroon reopens schools despite Covid-19 death spike

Cameroon reopens schools despite Covid-19 death spike

By Songezo Ndlendle Jun 2, 2020

Mnangagwa's son and bodyguard at the centre of Zim's PPE scandal

Mnangagwa's son and bodyguard at the centre of Zim's PPE scandal

By Thando Khumalo Jun 2, 2020

Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi tests negative after third Covid-19 quarantine

Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi tests negative after third Covid-19 quarantine

By Molaole Montsho Jun 2, 2020

Facebook, Red Cross launch campaign calling for Covid-19 vigilance in Africa

Facebook, Red Cross launch campaign calling for Covid-19 vigilance in Africa

By ANA Reporter Jun 1, 2020

Cameroon records highest number of Covid-19 deaths in central Africa

Cameroon records highest number of Covid-19 deaths in central Africa

By Songezo Ndlendle Jun 1, 2020

Egypt blames spike in Covid-19 cases on family visits during Ramadaan

Egypt blames spike in Covid-19 cases on family visits during Ramadaan

By Chad Anthony Williams Jun 1, 2020

Namibia relaxes restrictions, but Walvis Bay returns to hard lockdown

Namibia relaxes restrictions, but Walvis Bay returns to hard lockdown

By Molaole Montsho Jun 1, 2020

No need for panic as Zimbabwe's Covid-19 cases rise, says WHO

No need for panic as Zimbabwe's Covid-19 cases rise, says WHO

By Molaole Montsho Jun 1, 2020

Zambia's maize havest increases by 69 percent

Zambia's maize havest increases by 69 percent

By ANA Reporter Jun 1, 2020

Malawians return home after being stuck in foreign countries

Malawians return home after being stuck in foreign countries

By ANA Reporter Jun 1, 2020

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