Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus global pandemic, there have been discussions about how Africa has been able to relatively contain the spread of the virus. Analysts have cited inadequate medical equipment, health facilities and compared same with other continents that boast of better systems.

Rwanda’s Genocide: Suspect Finally Arrested In France After 25 Years Of Manhunt

French police have arrested one of the key actors amongst the suspect involved in the genocide that killed over 800,000 persons in Rwanda in 1994.

Wearing Of Face Mask Is A Must After Easing Lockdown South African Minister Warns

South Africa government has made it known to all its nationals that the use of face masks from 1st May 2020 is a must after the lockdown restrictions will begin to be eased.

Burundi Conducts Presidential Election Despite Pandemic

A crucial election gets underway on Wednesday in the East African nation of Burundi, despite coronavirus pandemic, where President Pierre Nkurunziza is stepping aside after a divisive 15-year rule but will remain “paramount leader” in the country that continues to reject outside scrutiny. During the election, which is the first competitive presidential election since a civil war erupted in 1993, it was observed that not many had face masks on, even on the ruling party's candidate, as voters crammed close to each other in line.

Infrastructure Investment Platform, Africa50 has said a $300,000 support grant has been awarded to Africa in a bid to help with the COVID-19 pandemic response in the Continent. Alain Ebobisse, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa50 disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement after the Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 that the grant is aimed at procuring COVID-19 test kits and other medical equipment as well as mobilisation of frontline responders.

Following the growing spread of Coronavirus globally, the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has on Tuesday warned that Global food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million people.