South Africa: Committee on women commends government’s swift action on Covid-19
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities commends the government for its…
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ADDRESS BY H.E. YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA TO THE NATION ON THE CORONA VIRUS (COVID 19)
Countrymen and countrywomen I am here, to again address you on the issue of the…
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa’s letter to South Africans on Covid-19
Dear Fellow South African, As we begin the first full week of the nation-wide lock down…
Coronavirus – Kenya: Press Statement on the Update of Coronavirus in the Country and Response Measures
Out of the 81 samples we have received confirmation of seven (7) people who have tested positive for the…
Coronavirus – Nigeria: Federal Government Releases 10 Billion Naira Grant to Lagos State
The Federal Government has released 10billion Naira grant to Lagos State to increase its capacity to…
UK Prime Minister tests positive for Coronavirus
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. Johnson said he had developed…
Coronavirus – South Africa: Minister Lindiwe Zulu on the safety of children during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Minister Zulu has urged parents to protect children during the 21-day lockdown. As the coronavirus…
Coronavirus – South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested negative for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The President submitted for testing as a precautionary measure upon the advice of his physicians…
Coronavirus – South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande on the establishment of Coronavirus COVID-19 Departmental Task Teams
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande, has established COVID-19 Teams…
Kenya’s President gives his Presidential address on the state interventions against economic effects of Covid-19 pandemic
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces has given yet…
Zambian President gives his State of the Nation address on Covid-19
His Excellency, Dr Edgar Lungu, the President of the Republic of Zambia has given his…
Two Ugandan Ministers banned from Cabinet meetings on suspicion of Coronavirus
Ugandan Ministers Nakiwala Kiyingi, the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs and Sarah Opendi,…
South Africa: Select Committee on Health says vulnerable communities should be a priority amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Health and Social Services, Ms. Maurencia Gillion, has…
Prince Charles tests positive of Covid-19
LONDON — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the…
India imposes 21 days of lockdown as the country battles with Covid-19
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Tuesday a nationwide lockdown in an attempt to slow…
Canadian Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation
The Senate will sit, today on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 10 a.m. It is…
Australian Presiding Officers issue Statement regarding temporary and precautionary changes to Parliament House operations
Following the implementation of pandemic planning measures, ongoing consultations between the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Departments,…
The British Health Secretary gives update on new measures announced to tackle coronavirus
The British Government announced measures to stem the coronavirus pandemic. These included a ‘lockdown’: citizens…
Three Ugandan MPs to be quarantined
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has directed that three MPs and two staff who…
South Africa: Committee on health commends response to Covid-19
The South Africa Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has commended…