Category: News
Millions of Nigerians enter lockdown as Africa tries to halt virus
More than 20 million Nigerians on Monday went into lockdown in sub-Saharan Africa's biggest city Lagos and the capital Abuja, as the continent struggl [...]
Shops close early, gatherings are limited as COVID-19 reshapes life in Seychelles
Shops in Seychelles on Monday began closing at an earlier time and new regulations limiting public gatherings to four people also went into effect, tw [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: Inter islands cargo services running at a loss amid tourism shutdown
Cargo service between the main islands of Seychelles is struggling, losing money daily now that tourism establishments have closed in response to COVI [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: Tourism establishments grateful for financial assistance, but questions remain
Tourism establishments in Seychelles have welcomed measures and financial support being put in place to assist the worst-hit sector of the economy ami [...]
Four in 10 people worldwide confined in some form
More than 3.38 billion people worldwide have been asked or ordered to follow confinement measures in the fight against COVID-19, according to an AFP d [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: Catholic Church bans funerals, fewer passengers on buses, new public cleanings
The Roman Catholic Church of Seychelles has stopped all religious funeral services, fewer passengers will be allowed on buses, and public spaces are b [...]
Coronavirus fears spark urban exodus across Africa
No one can remember ever seeing as many people heading out of Antananarivo along national highway number 7.
Madagascans have joined the exodus in thei [...]
Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as British PM tests positive
Italy on Friday recorded the most daily deaths of any country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and Spain had its deadliest day, as British [...]
Seychelles’ airport to remain open during period of nearly no international flights
Seychelles' international airport will remain operational during the next several weeks during which almost no regularly scheduled international fligh [...]
Seychelles and COVID-19: Shops to close at 6.30 pm; 4-person limit on public gatherings
Seychelles' President Danny Faure on Friday announced earlier closing times for shops and a four-person limit on public gatherings, measures by t [...]