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South Africa is urging its banks to withhold ordinary dividends and executive bonuses for 2020 to preserve capital as the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain. “The principle …
A Tough Ask of South Africa’s Banking Industry Leaders Read More »
Botswana’s president has proposed extending a state of emergency in the southern African country to last six months. President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the measure is needed because people are not …
Lockdown Could be Botswana’s New Norm until September Read More »
Moroccans who venture outside their homes without wearing face masks risk prison sentences of up to three months and a fine of up to $126. The new order takes effect …
Being without this Accessory is Now a Punishable Offence in Morocco Read More »
Olivia and Raul De Freitas are currently on their honeymoon, at a five-star resort, in the Maldives. The couple arrived just married from South Africa, where they are citizens, on …
South Africa’s Lockdown Leaves Couple Stranded on Honeymoon Read More »
A judge in Senegal has granted Chad’s former President Hissene Habre two months’ leave from prison, where he is serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity, as the jail …
A woman undergoing treatment for coronavirus in an isolation ward in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, gave birth to a baby girl over the weekend. The mother gave birth normally but has …
Expectant Woman Gives Birth in Cameroon Isolation Ward Read More »
“In the face of this pandemic, we must put lives above resources and health above debt. Why? Because developing economies are the most vulnerable at this time. Our remedies must …
Sao Tome and Principe confirmed its first four cases on Monday. Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus disclosed that the confirmation came after test results returned from Gabon. The development leaves …
The coronavirus outbreak in Cameroon, with over 655 confirmed infections, has accelerated a government plan to remove thousands of homeless children from the streets. About 3,000 street children are to …
Cameroon’s Homeless Children Get a Second Chance Read More »
Mahmoud Jibril, who was Libya’s interim prime minister during the country’s uprising against longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has died from coronavirus. Jibril, 68, served seven months in office as the …
The Man behind Gaddafi’s Ousting Succumbs to Coronavirus Read More »
