March 09, 2021
Africa: Total Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 106,000
As of March 9, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,973,332. Read more »
March 08, 2021
Africa: Total Number of Covid-19 Cases Across Continent Nears 4 Million
As of March 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,964,055. Read more »
March 06, 2021
Africa: World Bank and AllAfrica Mark International Women’s Day with Webinar - 'COVID-19, Revealer of African Women’s Incredible Resilience'
In this time of pandemic, Sub-Saharan African women have, more than ever before, shown extraordinary resilience. In response to adversity, the strength and intelligence of African… Read more »
March 05, 2021
Africa: Over 4 Million Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Across Continent
As of March 5, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,935,326 . Vaccinations across the continent stand at 4,027,023. Read more »
Africa: Why Community Engagement is Critical in Fight Against Malaria
Partners in malaria elimination have come together on community engagement in malaria control and elimination, and shared tools and experiences on fighting the parasitic disease.… Read more »
March 04, 2021
Africa: Key Actors Commit to Smart Nutrition, Ensuring Faster Progress to Ending Malnutrition
In the world, 1 in 9 people are hungry or undernourished, and 1 in 3 adults are overweight or obese. Progress towards nutrition target is too slow, progress in Eastern and Southern… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 105,000 Covid-19 Deaths
As of March 4, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,923,942 . Read more »
March 03, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 104,000 Across Continent
As of March 3, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,913,848. Read more »
March 02, 2021
Africa: 103,706 Deaths As Continent Marks One Year of Covid-19
As of March 2, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,906,140 . Read more »
February 26, 2021
Africa: Africa's Youth Finds its Power in Transforming Food Systems
With one in every five young people today coming from Africa, it has become increasingly hard to ignore us. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Near Four Million
As of February 26, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,868,959. Read more »
February 24, 2021
Africa: World's Biggest Stars Come Out to Support Global Citizen's Recovery Plan For The World
"The urgency to get a vaccine to everyone, everywhere cannot be underestimated. As a country, we will be joining efforts to help the world recover better by ending the pandemic as… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco - Can Smoke-Free Products Contribute to Improved Public Health?
On February 17th, 2021, Philip Morris International (PMI) held an online event entitled " Can scientifically substantiated smoke-free products contribute to public health… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 102,000 Across Continent
As of February 24, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,846,159 . Read more »
February 22, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 101,000 Across Continent
As of February 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,829,402. Read more »
February 21, 2021
Africa: Africa's Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Exceed 3.81 Million
As of February 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,819,718. Read more »
February 19, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 100,000 Across Continent
As of February 19, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,799,304 . Read more »
February 17, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 100,000 Across Continent
As of February 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »
February 16, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 99,000 Across Continent
As of February 16, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »
February 13, 2021
Africa: Where 'Charities' May Harm
U.S. President Joseph Biden's pledge to implement a policy of cooperation with other countries, while supporting human rights and democracy, was widely welcomed as a needed return… Read more »
February 10, 2021
Africa: UAE Commits to Advancing African Solutions to Shared Global Challenges
The conclusion of the African Union (AU) Summit on Sunday was an important moment to reflect on the pace of change across the continent and the friendship that my country, the… Read more »
February 11, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 96,000 Across Continent
As of February 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,706,143 . Read more »
February 09, 2021
Zimbabwe: Former Army Chief Nyikayaramba Dies After Contracting Covid-19
Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff, retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba has died after contracting Covid-19. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 95,000 Across Continent
As of February 9, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,681,674 . Read more »
February 08, 2021
Nigeria: BUA Donates a Million AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Doses
Purchased through a private sector partnership by the corporate group that imports materials to process locally, the vaccine will be the first available to Nigerians. Read more »