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 »

South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?

Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… 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 »

Africa: Over 1.4 Million Covid-19 Cases, 1.2 Million Recoveries Across Continent

As of September 28, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,460,328. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 35,163, and recoveries 1,207,261. Read more »

Africa: Is the Worst of Africa's Covid-19 Outbreak Over?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently commended South Africa for its declining Covid-19 infection rate, approving the implementation of public health measures to curb the… Read more »

Africa: Over 200,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 13.3 Million Tests

As of September 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,437,576. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,706, and recoveries 1,184,963.… Read more »

Africa: What is the Fundamental Difference Between Cigarette Smoke and Heated Tobacco Aerosol?

On September 15th, 2020, Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) held a scientific online conference on the fundamental difference between cigarette smoke and heated… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 34,000 as Total Cases Exceed 1,4 Million

As of September 23, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,420,664. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,323, and recoveries 1,168,363. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recovery Needs Informal Sector on Board

Like many countries across the globe, East Africa's governments are providing economic stimulus packages to lighten the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the bulk… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 34,000 Across Continent

As of September 21, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,407,677. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,957, and recoveries 1,153,359. Read more »

Africa: Reported Deaths in Africa Reach 33,840, Recoveries 1,148,212

As of September 20, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,399,863. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,840, and recoveries 1,148,212. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Now Stand at 1,140,516

As of September 19, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,390,510. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,621, and recoveries 1,140,516. Read more »

Africa: Total of Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent Approaches 1.4 Million

As of September 18, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,382,398. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,428, and recoveries 1,133,444. Read more »

West Africa: Feeding The Future With Homegrown Cassava, Rice

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is celebrating a decade of its Feed the Future campaign, which enables partner organisations to target the root causes of… Read more »

Africa: Total Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 33,000

As of September 17, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,373,765. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,250, and recoveries 1,126,752. Read more »

Kenya: How This Kenya Fishing Co-Op Went From Treading Water to Riding Waves

When Etabo Lopeyo Lotonia was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Lake Turkana, members of his social enterprise group put aside all the day's tasks to ensure he received… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 277 More Covid-19 Deaths and 6,563 New Infections

As of September 16, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,366,455. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,071, and recoveries 1,116,986. Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Experts Say that We Should Trust Science to Save Lives

On September 10th, an international tobacco harm reduction media event was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. 140 journalists from all over the world were invited to participate in this… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 32,794 Covid-19 Deaths and Over 1,1 Million Recoveries

As of September 15, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,359,892. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 32,794, and recoveries 1,106,694. Read more »

South Africa: Funerals in Doubt As Nationwide Strike Looms

The Unification Task Team (UTT) has called for a nationwide shutdown of all funeral parlours, with funeral directors requested to send their vehicles to hospitals and mortuaries in… Read more »