Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Near 40,000

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 »

Africa: Nearly a Quarter Million Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent

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 »

Africa: Stripe Acquisition of Paystack Could Spur More Tech Deals

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

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 »

Africa: The Importance of Clean Cooking in a Low Carbon Future

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 »

Africa: Continent Records 193 More Covid-19 Deaths and 5,899 New Infections

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 »

Africa: Multilateral Approaches to Improve Population Health: How Can Public, Private Sectors Work Together?

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

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 »

Africa: Raise the Voices of Millions of Girls Who Hope and Dream of a Gender-Equal World

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 »

Africa: China Joins Global Covid Vaccine Effort – U.S. Missing in Action

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 »

Africa: Nobel Peace Prize Turns the Spotlight on World Hunger

The World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency which provides aid to millions of people, often in countries torn by conflict and instability, has been awarded the Nobel… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 220,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 14.5 Million Tests

As of October 8, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,536,831. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 37,095, and recoveries 1,279,758.… Read more »

Africa: Okonjo-Iweala Named One of Two Women Finalists to Lead the World Trade Organization

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala along with South Korea's Yoo Myung-hee are widely reported to have been selected as the finalists in the contest to lead the World Trade Organization… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction: Are Policies, Regulations Working Against the Final Consumer?

On September 24th and 25th the third Scientific Summit on tobacco harm reduction was held, also referred to as the "No Smoke Summit". This scientific meeting on tobacco harm… Read more »

Africa: Over 36,600 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of October 7, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,514,971. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,639, and recoveries 1,262,081. Read more »

Africa: 'The Chain is So Heavy. It Doesn't Feel Right; It Makes Me Sad'

A Human Rights Watch report on the shackling of people with mental conditions says shackling is mostly practised by families, faith healers or non-medical staff, often when… Read more »

Africa: Report Names Nine Countries Where Mentally Ill People are Shackled

Many people with mental health conditions in African nations are living shackled in chains or locked up in confined spaces, says Human Rights Watch. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 36,500 as Total Cases Exceed 1,5 Million

As of October 6, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,514,971. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,511, and recoveries 1,254,067. Read more »

Africa: Essential Women's Health Services at Risk Amid Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is setting back important progress on women's health across Africa. There are many reasons for this, including lockdown restrictions which are keeping women… Read more »

Africa: Number of Covid-19 Cases Across Continent Nears 1.5 Million

As of October 04, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,490,512. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,086, and recoveries 1,233,551. Read more »

Africa: New International Association Founded to Focus on Smoking Control, Harm Reduction

At the closing of the third scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction that was held virtually on September 24th and 25th, an official declaration was made to announce the… Read more »

Africa: Over 218,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After More than 13 Million Tests

As of October 01, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,482,205. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 35,865, and recoveries 1,227,767.… Read more »

Africa: Stigma Makes Ending Covid-19 Harder and Threatens Peace Across Africa

Analyses by researchers at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) warn that Covid-19 has provoked responses that violate human rights, slow… Read more »

Africa: Softening the Impact of Conflict Multiplier Covid-19

Since 1992, when the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) was established, the conflict management NGO has played an integral role in conflict… Read more »

Africa: Curb Capital Flight to Help Fund Covid-19 Response in Africa

Curbing capital flight and other illicit financial flows from Africa can generate $88.6 billion a year. These funds can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build the resilience… Read more »