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US sanction former Gambia first lady
The United States has slapped sanctions on former Gambia first lady Zineb Jammeh.
Cameroon army launches operation in North-West Region
Cameroon’s security forces have launched an operation to restore security in Bamenda.
Ugandan Minister charged of attempted murder
Deputy Minister of Labour Mwesigwa Rukutana remanded in custody on murder charges.
Global leaders call for free coronavirus vaccine
African leaders join call for a free coronavirus vaccine
Burundi orders WHO officials to leave the country
Burundi gives World Health Organisation staffers 24 hours to leave the country.
Lesotho records first coronavirus case
Lesotho became the last country in Africa to record a coronavirus case
Zambia closes Tanzania border as COVID-19 cases surge
Over 80 new coronavirus cases have been discovered in Nakonde
Malawi Supreme Court upholds Presidential poll nullification
Malawi Supreme Court has upheld the nullification of last year's presidential elections
Madagascar conducts mass Covid-19 tests.
Madagascar conducts mass coronavirus tests in its worst hit area.
African countries lift coronavirus restrictions
Some African countries have started lifting coronavirus restrictions