October 25, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 41,000
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As of October 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,709,387 . Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,144 , and recoveries 1,397,522 . Read more »
October 23, 2020
Nigeria: #EndSARS Activists Turn Attention to 2023 Election
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A leading civil society body organising around the ongoing protests against police brutality has called for supporters to stop sending donations to assist protesters. The Feminist… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 40,600
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As of October 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,697, and recoveries 1,383,377. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Must Meet Legitimate Demands of Protesters - Former Central Bank Deputy Governor [guest column]
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The killings by security authorities of Nigerian citizens peacefully protesting against brutality is a travesty and a tragedy. Read more »
October 22, 2020
Africa: Nearly 260,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 15.8 Million Tests
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As of October 22, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,482, and recoveries 1,376,878. To… Read more »
October 21, 2020
Nigeria: My Heart Is Broken - a Leader Weeps for Her Country and Its Fallen Children [guest column]
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I am heartbroken, along with millions of Nigerian mothers, grandmothers, and women, to have borne witness to the killing of a still uncounted number of our nation's children,… Read more »
Africa: Over 40,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
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As of October 21, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,665,755. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,228, and recoveries 1,369,189. Read more »
October 20, 2020
South Africa: National Broadcaster Wants DStv, Netflix Users To Pay TV Licence Fee
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Is the South African Broadcasting Corporation scared of competition? Read more »
South Africa: Slain Soccer Star's Family Didn't Know About Reported Discovery of Murder Weapon
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The family of Senzo Meyiwa - the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who was shot and killed during a botched robbery attempt in Volsoorus, east of Johannesburg, six years ago - has denied… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Shows Why Agricultural Research Needs Greater Gender Equality
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In the months since coronavirus first emerged, scientists around the world swiftly pivoted to the pandemic response with many focused on developing a vaccine and mitigating the… Read more »
Africa: Over 9,700 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours
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As of October 20, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,655,980. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,931, and recoveries 1,359,742. Read more »
October 19, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 40,000 Across Continent
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As of October 19, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,646,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,747, and recoveries 1,354,446. Read more »
October 18, 2020
Africa: Over 14,000 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours
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As of October 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,638,089. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,561, and recoveries 1,345,229. Read more »
October 17, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Near 40,000
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As of October 17, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,623,827. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,296, and recoveries 1,336,069. Read more »
October 16, 2020
Africa: Nearly a Quarter Million Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent
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As of October 16, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,613,144. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,089, and recoveries 1,329,652. To… Read more »
Benin: Feed the People! The Audacious Ambitions of Rural Benin Women
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Produce innovative versions of a staple food for a regional market. Feed hungry people, now and in the future. While you're at it, train farmers - mostly women - in improved… Read more »
October 15, 2020
Africa: Stripe Acquisition of Paystack Could Spur More Tech Deals [blog]
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The fast-growing San Francisco-based payment processing company Stripe is buying Nigeria's Paystack, a leading African fintech firm, in an acquisition that signals growing interest… Read more »
Africa: Over 1.6 Million Covid-19 Cases Across Continent
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As of October 15, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,604,095. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,835, and recoveries 1,323,301. Read more »
October 14, 2020
Nigeria: Leading the World Trade Organization - The Case for Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala [guest column]
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The selection process for the leadership of the World Trade Organization in Geneva is down to two finalists. Both are women – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's former minister… Read more »
Africa: The Importance of Clean Cooking in a Low Carbon Future [guest column]
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Modern cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change and reducing environmental degradation. In a true 'win-win', they also benefit respiratory health –… Read more »
October 13, 2020
Africa: Continent Records 193 More Covid-19 Deaths and 5,899 New Infections
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As of October 13, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,584,693. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,302, and recoveries 1,311,339. Read more »
October 12, 2020
Africa: Multilateral Approaches to Improve Population Health: How Can Public, Private Sectors Work Together?
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In parallel to the 75th United Nations General Assembly which was held from September 22nd 2020, a round of Conversations on Leadership organized by the Wall Street Journal was… Read more »
Africa: Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 38,000
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As of October 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,578,794. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,109, and recoveries 1,304,377. Read more »
October 11, 2020
Africa: Raise the Voices of Millions of Girls Who Hope and Dream of a Gender-Equal World [guest column]
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The story of 12-year-old Amanda in Zambia, who has large dreams, is the story of millions of girls across Africa. She sees a hopeful future ahead - one in which her voice is heard,… Read more »
October 09, 2020
Africa: China Joins Global Covid Vaccine Effort U.S. Missing in Action
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China's decision to join the group of more than 170 countries engaging in a massive international Covid-19 vaccine effort is a major boost to the prospect of equitable access to… Read more »