June 08, 2021
Africa: Continent Exceeds 4.9 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of June 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,930,955 while over 24,569,665 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
June 04, 2021
Africa: Continent Nears 4.9 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of June 4, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,879,291 while over 24,569,665 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
June 03, 2021
Africa: Over 4.4 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent
As of June 3, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,864,308 while over 23,873,360 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
June 02, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 130,000 Across Continent
As of June 2, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,840,460 while over 23,109,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
June 01, 2021
Africa: Urgent Call-to-Action on Vaccine Equity from IMF, WHO, World Bank and WTO Heads
As preparations are made for the G7 Summit in the UK next week, top of the agenda is how to end the COVID-19 pandemic and secure the global recovery. Urgent challenges face… Read more »
May 31, 2021
Africa: More Than 23.1 Million People Vaccinated Across the Continent
As of May 31, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,826,891 while over 23,109,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 28, 2021
Africa: Nearly 4.8 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of May 28, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,797,389 while over 22,152,109 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 27, 2021
Africa: Over 22 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 27, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,785,524 while over 22,044,854 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 26, 2021
Africa: Nearly 4.8 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent
As of May 26, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,774,528 while over 21,473,783 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 25, 2021
Africa: Hope For A Malaria-Free Africa
In recent decades, the world has made remarkable progress in the fight against malaria. Over 20 years of investment, commitment, and action have saved over 7.6 million lives and… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 129,000 Across Continent
As of May 25, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,765,208 while over 20,248,590 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 20, 2021
Africa: Over 17.7 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 20, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,715,891 while over 17,762,154 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 19, 2021
Africa: Financing Healthcare in Nigeria is Beyond Allocating 15% of National Budget To Health
Twenty years ago, African heads of states and governments gathered in Abuja to address infectious diseases in Africa. The declarations by the heads of States, popularly known as… Read more »
May 18, 2021
Africa: U.S. Ambassador to UN Seeks Partnerships to End African Conflicts
The Biden administration's Cabinet-level official with most experience of Africa's challenges has signaled a clear break from President Donald Trump's approach to the continent. Read more »
Africa: A Mandela Says 'Slow Down', in UN 30 kph Campaign
Zoleka Mandela, who lost a child in a traffic accident, is calling on motorists to slow down to save lives – to 30 kph, or 20 mph, in urban areas. Read more »
May 19, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 127,000 Across Continent
As of May 19, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,706,525 while over 15,420,119 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 14, 2021
Africa: Continent Nears 4.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of May 14, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,665,816 while over 15,420,119 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 13, 2021
Africa: Nearly 15.5 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 13, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,656,385 while over 15,420,119 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 12, 2021
Africa: Over 14 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 12, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,647,510 while over 14,218,854 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 11, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 125,000 Across Continent
As of May 11, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,641,049 while over 13,443,942 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
Africa: Use Teachers To Help Africa's Young People With Their Mental Health
Even before the pandemic, one in five African teenagers had thought about suicide, according to a study released last year. And this was the highest such prevalence in the world.… Read more »
May 10, 2021
Africa: Over 124,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of May 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,632,506 while over 13,443,942 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 08, 2021
Africa: Over 4.1 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent
As of May 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,615,927 while over 13,239,000 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 07, 2021
Africa: Mothers Need Not Give Birth Alone
It is difficult to think of any event that is more profoundly life-altering than childbirth - a process steeped in wonder and pain and, too often, fear. But giving birth does not… Read more »
Africa: Reflecting on the Needs of Africa's Working Mothers
Balancing work and family obligations has long been a reality for women. In the past year however, the COVID-19 pandemic has upset this delicate juggling act, reminding us just how… Read more »