Sudanese health authorities said Sunday that seven medical doctors died from COVID-19 in 10 days, a development that reflects Sudan’s sharp rise in cases in recent weeks. Nearly 100 deaths were recorded in the past month. A statement issued by Sudan’s ministry of health said the seven doctors “worked tirelessly” to treat COVID-19 patients, prevent […]
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Survivor of Ethiopian Fighting Warns ‘People Will Slowly Start to Die’
Shaken by the gunfire erupting around her town in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, the woman decided to get out. She joined a long line at the local government office for the paperwork needed to travel. But when she reached the official, he told her …
Read More37 People Killed During Unrest in Uganda
Ugandan police said on Friday that at least 37 people have been killed during protests following the arrest of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine on Wednesday.The 38-year-old musician-turned-politician was released on bail Friday in the easter…
Read MoreKenya Raises Security at Children’s Homes, Hospitals After Trafficking Scandal
Kenya is increasing security at children’s homes and hospitals after three medical officers were charged Wednesday with child trafficking.The arrests followed a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that found babies were stolen from il…
Read MoreSurge in Africa COVID-19 Cases Due to Large Gatherings, WHO Says
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the continent of Africa surged past two million total COVID-19 cases this week because of large family gatherings, workplace interactions, and gatherings related to elections occurring in several countries.The A…
Read MoreEbola Outbreak in DR Congo’s Equateur Province is Over
The World Health Organization has officially declared an end to the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Equateur Province, nearly six months after the first cases were reported. Health officials are hailing the end of this outbreak as a mi…
Read MoreAfrica Spared Worst of Pandemic by ‘Coordinated, Collaborative’ Approach
As COVID-19 infections soar in the United States, the African continent is bracing for a smaller surge, defying predictions that it would be hardest hit.According to Africa’s top medical official, that’s because the continent behaved as one indivisible…
Read MoreArmy Identifies 5 Americans Killed in Egypt Helicopter Crash
Five American soldiers killed in a helicopter crash this week while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula included one who left behind a wife pregnant with their daughter.The soldiers were part of an international force that monitors the…
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