Africa: Over 50,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of November 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,093,307. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,347 and recoveries 1,772,800. Read more »

West Africa: "COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led Us To Rethink Our Strategy" - Nathalie Gabala, Mastercard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is committed to supporting economic recovery programs in Africa to enable states to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first French… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Govt Suspends the Importation, Sale of Johnson's Baby Powder

Sold on shelves in the Republic of Congo, American brand Johnson & Johnson could contain potentially carcinogenic substances. After several weeks of consultation with civil… Read more »

Africa: Continent Passes 2-Million Mark in Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

As of November 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,070,172. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 49,719 and recoveries 1,744,098. Read more »

Africa: Africa Experts in Top Posts on Biden-Harris Team May Signal New Policy Direction

Africa experts have leading roles on incoming U.S. administration's transition team; South Africa's Ramaphosa among world leaders who have spoken with the President-Elect. Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 2 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of November 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,999,178. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 48,034 and recoveries 1,682,265. Read more »

Africa: Millions 'Still Being Diagnosed, Treated Based on Outdated TB Tools'

According to the Step Up for TB 2020 report, millions of people are still diagnosed and treated based on outdated policies and using old tools and approaches - impacting the TB… Read more »

Africa: What are the Current Challenges for Tobacco Harm Reduction?

On November 4th, 2020, the United-Kingdom based public health organization Knowledge Action Change, which aims at promoting health through the concept of harm reduction, issued an… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 332 More Covid-19 Deaths and 14,146 New Infections

As of November 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,918,932. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 46,283 and recoveries 1,620,746 . Read more »

Africa: Africa Cannot Silence The Guns If Women Are Excluded From Peace Processes

"We can not silence the guns in Africa without the inclusion of women in peace processes. - these were the opening remarks by the African Union Special Envoy Bineta Diop at the… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction: is the Context Still Unfavorable to its Global Implementation?

On November 4th, 2020, the United-Kingdom based Public Health Organization Knowledge Action Change, which aimed at promoting health through the concept of harm reduction issued a… Read more »

Kenya: Shining Light on Slums to Unlock Girls' Talents

The dusty road leading to the heart of the Mathare settlement in Nairobi's north-west corner passes metal-roofed homes that seem to spill down hillsides, packed closely… Read more »

Africa: Continent Exceeds 1.9 Million Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

As of November 11, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,904,786. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 45,951  and recoveries 1,605,062 . Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 1.9 Million Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

As of November 09, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,882,818. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 45,360 and recoveries 1,587,135. Read more »

Africa: Continent Reports Over 1,577,213 Recoveries from Covid-19

As of November 08, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,870,224. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 44,845 and 1,577,213  … Read more »

Africa: Covid-19's Death Toll Stands at 44,467 Across Continent

As of November 07, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,855,264. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 44,467 and recoveries 1,540,801. Read more »

Africa: Over 1.5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of November 06, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,843,581. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 44,244 and recoveries 1,540,801. Read more »

Africa: Lesson for Governments - Africa's Civil Society Helps Mitigate Covid-19 Crisis

Covid-19 has presented a severe danger for African societies and economies, as people faced the threat not only of the virus, but also of lockdown regulations that hit vulnerable… Read more »

Africa: Continent Approaches 1.5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries

As of November 05, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,814,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 43,940 and recoveries 1,490,005. Read more »

Africa: Over 2,300 Critical Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After More than 17 Million Tests

As of November 04, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,814,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 43,705 and recoveries 1,481,303.… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 43,000

As of November 03, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,803,413. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 43,390 and recoveries 1,473,556. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 43,000

As of November 02, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,785,484. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 42,854 and recoveries 1,455,116. Read more »

Africa: Over 287,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 16.6 Million Tests

As of October 31, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,785,483. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 42,853 and recoveries 1,455,115.… Read more »

Africa: Over 42,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of October 29, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,749,739. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 42,135 and recoveries 1,428,867. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 42,000 Across Continent

As of October 28, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,737,840. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,790 and recoveries 1,421,493. Read more »