Few clinical trials are done in Africa: COVID-19 shows why this urgently needs to change

The charity MSF says it is to host clinical trials of new Ebola treatments in West Africa, targeting patients in the first 14 days of illness.

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Environmental stakeholders today met in Dar es Salaam for the launch  of a national study focusing on climate change.

Joice Etutu explains why Covid-19 vaccine trials in Africa are both important and controversial.

Across the world, the Coronavirus has not only become another disaster to wipe us all out of the earth but has also put the spotlight on the level of competence of our political leaders.In Africa, the case is not different as governments are putting in draconian measures to halt the spread just like their counterparts in Europe and Asia.
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US rapper 50 Cent uploads a video on Instagram showing construction work on what he says is his new house in Africa, despite filing for bankruptcy in the US.

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TV and internet satire shows in Africa are becoming increasingly popular, as the BBC's Kathy Harcombe reports.

>President Jakaya Kikwete has urged African countries to join forces if the continent is to reduce effects of climate change in the world.