June 24, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 to Cost Billions in African Exports
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COVID-19 is having a profound impact on global trade and the businesses that drive it, says a new report by the International Trade Center (ITC). The report highlights the… Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Cases Climb Beyond 320,000 After 3.9 MillionTests
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As of June 24, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 324,546. Read more »
June 23, 2020
Cote d'Ivoire: Former President Henri Konan Bédié, 86, Wants Comeback
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Former Ivorian president Henri Konan Bédié, 86, says he will be a candidate for the October 31 presidential election. Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 8,300 as Total Cases Exceed 315,000
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As of June 23, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 315,380. Read more »
Africa: How Countries Strive to Provide Learning for Children With Disabilities [guest column]
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Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa get bad press for their progress in providing inclusive education. Just two in three children complete primary school on time, while the number… Read more »
June 22, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 8,000, Total Cases More Than 300,000
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As of June 22, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 306,390. Read more »
June 21, 2020
Sierra Leone: Personal Statement from Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden OOR on Peace, Unity, National Security and Respect for the Judiciary in Sierra Leone
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Fellow Sierra Leoneans know me as someone who cannot be forced to say what she does not believe in. So my current circumstances should not dilute the strength of my message today.… Read more »
June 19, 2020
Africa: Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Across Continent Approaches 280,000
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As of June 19, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 276,565. Read more »
June 18, 2020
Africa: In The Fight Against ?COVID-19, Africa is The Unsung?Continent [guest column]
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Two months ago, when the peak of the pandemic passed in China and moved to the United States and Western Europe, epidemiologists tried to predict where COVID-19 would hit next -… Read more »
Africa: 137,544 Active COVID-19 Cases, 123,053 Recoveries Across Continent
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As of June 18, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 267,817. Read more »
June 17, 2020
Africa: Over 3.4 Million COVID-19 Tests Performed, 133,344 Active Cases Across Continent
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As of June 17, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 259,110. Read more »
June 16, 2020
Africa: Tap Into Young People's Talents for a Post-Pandemic World [analysis]
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According to UN World Population Prospects, the world's youngest countries are in Africa. Overall, almost 60 percent of Africa's population is under the age of 25. The booming… Read more »
Africa: Great News on COVID-19 Treatment But Not Good Enough Yet
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A low-cost steroid dexamethasone can save the lives of one in eight severely ill patients on ventilators being treated for COVID-19 and of one in 25 patients who are receiving… Read more »
Africa: Over 250,000 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent
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As of June 16, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 251,493. Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Jeopardises Gains Made Towards Protecting Women and Girls from Violence [guest column]
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The passing of laws to end child marriage resulted in blocking thousands of child marriages and enabling second chance education for girls. However, these gains made over the years… Read more »
Ghana: Petty Politics in Time of COVID-19 Between Govt, Opposition Disappointing [opinion]
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Depending on who you speak with, one would argue that the novel coronavirus pandemic struck Ghana at the worst, or at the best moment. Read more »
June 15, 2020
Africa: Knowing Our Past to Inform a Better Future [guest column]
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With abundant resources, a burgeoning youth population, and growing attractiveness to industry and investors, Africa is positioned to undergo dynamic change in the decades ahead. Read more »
Africa: Over 240,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, and 110,000 Recoveries
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As of June 15, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 242,968. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 6,523 and recoveries 110,734. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Under Fire From UN Rights Experts Over Abductions
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Expressing “grave alarm”, UN human rights experts have called on Zimbabwe to immediately end a reported pattern of disappearances and torture that appear aimed at… Read more »
South Africa: From Maternal Health to COVID-19 - How a WhatsApp Service Became Essential for Millions [interview]
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Covid-19 Connect, a WhatsApp service that provides users with relevant information to help make informed and effective decisions during the pandemic, was developed by Praekelt.org… Read more »
Africa: Alternatives to Conventional Tobacco: The Unwavering Stance of Scientists and Experts [opinion]
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The seventh annual Global Forum on Nicotine - GFN - took place on June 11th & 12 th and was organized by "Knowledge Action Change Limited (KAC)", headed by… Read more »
June 14, 2020
Africa: The Special Court for Sierra Leone - Keys to its Success & Lessons for Today [interview]
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A Discussion with Former Chief Prosecutor David Crane Read more »
Sierra Leone: Opposition Activist Dr. Sylvia Blyden Argues Against Her Detention in Court Hearing
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This article originally published in the UK-based Sierra Leone Telegraph is reprinted with permission. According to another story in the paper, the Magistrate conducting the June… Read more »
June 12, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 5,800 as Total Cases Exceed 216,000
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As of June 12, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 216,775. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,852 and recoveries 98,686. Read more »
East Africa: Mastercard Foundation Mounts Aggressive Response to COVID-19 - Daniel Hailu [interview]
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AllAfrica Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Amadou Mahtar Ba speaks with Daniel Hailu, the Regional Head for Mastercard Foundation based in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the… Read more »
