June 12, 2020
Africa: 20 Million Use COVID-19 WhatsApp Line - Focus on Health Workers is Next
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Months after successfully launching COVID-19 Connect in South Africa and the World Organisation's global HealthAlert on WhatsApp, Praekelt.org is planning to launch a similar… Read more »
June 11, 2020
Africa: From Shame to Pride - Repositioning Agriculture for Africa's Youth
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The COVID-19 pandemic has set off the first recession in Sub-Saharan Africa in 25 years; the economy is predicted to contract by between -2.1 and -5.1 percent in 2020—with a… Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Act Ruled to be Unconstitutional by Constitutional Court
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A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has found that the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998 is unconstitutional, News24 writes. Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 5,600 as Total Cases Exceed 209,000
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As of June 11, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 209,380. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,689 and recoveries 95,084. Read more »
June 10, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Cases Across the Continent Surpass 200,000
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As of June 10, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 202,864. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,539 and recoveries 90,813. Read more »
June 09, 2020
Africa: Unprecedented Crisis Presents Unique Opportunities for Unprecedented Action - Machel, Okonjo-Iweala, Songwe, Ramos [document]
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COVID 19 has unearthed massive inequalities within our societies and brought to glaring light the unique burdens which women carry the world over. As we respond to the impacts of… Read more »
Burundi: Outgoing President Nkurunziza Dies
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The President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza died of a heart attack, according to a tweet sent out by the government's official account. Read more »
Africa: 'I Cannot Breathe' - 60 Black Former U.S. Ambassadors Condemn Ongoing Injustice [document]
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Following is a statement issued by the Association of Black American Ambassadors. Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 200,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
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As of June 9, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 196,368. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,364 and recoveries 86,111. Read more »
June 08, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Cases See Steady Increases Across Continent
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As of June 8, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 180,823. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,207 and recoveries 83,536. Read more »
June 07, 2020
Africa: Bad Philanthropy - The Rinsing of Toxic Money [guest column]
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Peacebuilding and the achievement of equitable, sustainable societies are threatened by philanthropic activities that result from tainted sources or impose values different… Read more »
West Africa: How to Step Up the Fight Against Boko Haram
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The joint military force comprising soldiers from Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria which is fighting Boko Haram insurgents has won ground but more needs to be done to make it… Read more »
June 05, 2020
Africa: What About Africa's Small, Medium Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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COVID-19's impact on big business across the continent is well documented, however, the pandemic's effect on small to medium business enterprises cannot be overlooked. Speaking… Read more »
Africa: WE CANNOT REMAIN SILENT!
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Africans in Africa and Around the World in Solidarity With African-American Sisters And Brothers Read more »
Cameroon: Music Legends Ben Decca, Eduke Collaborate On New Single Belembete
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Cameroonian legend and Makossa music icon Ben Decca and Cameroonian-born music producer Eduke have teamed up for a new single "Belembete". Read more »
South Africa: What Does Home Schooling Actually Mean? [guest column]
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It would seem that many parents are still very reluctant to send their children back to school. Especially those with children in public schools who do not particularly believe… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 170,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
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As of June 5, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 169,645. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,756 and recoveries 73,895. Read more »
June 04, 2020
Africa: Over 87,000 Active COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 424 Critical
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As of June 4, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 162,622. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,604 and recoveries 70,448. Read more »
June 03, 2020
Africa: Ebola, Hydroxychloroquine, COVID-19 WHO Tackles a World of Health Challenges
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Almost 50 responders from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners arrived today in Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), along with 3600 doses of Ebola… Read more »
Africa: 85,778 Active COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 414 Critical
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As of June 3, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 157,374. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,494 and recoveries 67,100. Read more »
West Africa: Govt Risks Inflaming Local Conflict With Military Strategy Against Islamists - Report
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The government of Niger risks inflaming local conflicts in a region bordering Mali by pursuing a primarily military strategy to counter attacks by Islamist militants, says a new… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Opposition Member Dr Sylvia Blyden Detained Again
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Dr Sylvia Blyden, a leading member of the main opposition All People's Congress (APC) is back in jail in Freetown after her bail was revoked. Blyden was released on on bail… Read more »
Namibia: Presidency Apologizes After Journalists Barred From Covering Launch of COVID-19 Facility
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The Presidency in Namibia issued an apology to local journalists after media workers were blocked from covering the inauguration by President Hage Geingob of a COVID-19 isolation… Read more »
June 02, 2020
Africa: Moroccan-Designed COVID-19 Test Kit Internationally Approved
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With a decade of experience in the development of diagnostic kits, the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research Foundation (MAScIR), a research and… Read more »
Africa: Over 150,000 COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 84,211 Critical
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As of June 2, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 152,630. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,343 and recoveries 64,074. Read more »
