CDC Group Targets $1 Billion of African Investments in 2021

Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) Group is planning about $1 billion in Africa investments…

South African scientists seek to understand new variant

Scientists in South Africa say there is a “reasonable concern” that the new variant of Covid-19…

Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new tougher coronavirus restrictions, a day after South Africa recorded more…

South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

South Africa has become the first country on the continent to register more than one million…

Another new COVID strain found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC

Another new variant of the new coronavirus seems to have emerged in Nigeria, the head of…

New Locust Swarms in Africa, Yemen Prompt UN Appeal for Funds

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is seeking $40 million to help fight desert locusts,…