FORUM: This is why Africa is still a poor continent

How countries across the continent are preparing as the deadly virus spreads around the world.

A new index suggests that African countries are among the world's worst places to be old in. Here is the story in 15 seconds.

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Africa's changing relationship with the Catholic Church

Pope Francis hailed Africa as “a continent of hope” on Friday as he toured Uganda on the second leg of a landmark trip that has seen him railing against corruption and poverty.

The BBC’s Andrew Harding looks at the impact Coronavirus could have in countries across Africa.

Outbreaks are spreading from capital cities to rural areas, with supplies running short, says WHO.

Africa Vs. COVID-19: The Coronavirus Is Sweeping the Globe and Now the Continent  The African Exponent

President Jakaya Kikwete yesterday said the African continent is generally safe despite the outbreak of the deadly Ebola disease that has ravaged three countries in West Africa.