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Africa coronavirus cases surge to 1.02m, death toll records 22,491
The Southern Africa region is the most affected area in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases, followed by Northern Africa and Western Africa regions
Africa confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1 million mark
The Africa CDC report showed that the number of deaths related to COVID-19 rose from 21,617 on Thursday to 22,066 on Friday
EIB, Afreximbank provide €300m in support to Africa’s COVID-19 response
Over 25% of funds dedicated to women in business and climate action
Ghana COVID-19 cases top 37,000 with 787 new infections
The death toll from COVID-19 infections in Ghana remained at 182, according to the GHS, with 3,467 active cases, 33,365 recovered and discharged cases
Egypt receives most FDI in Middle East, Africa in 2019
Despite a decline of 14.9% in FDI flows to Africa and the Middle East in 2019, it was a very strong year for Egypt, according to FDI Intelligence report
COVID-19 cases in Africa hit 846,311
South Africa, which has reported 445,433 confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, is Africa’s most affected country in terms of positive cases
Egypt launches Africa, MENA’s first accelerator to bridge gender gap
Accelerator to provide economic opportunities for women to recover from COVID-19 pandemic, says Maya Morsi
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases top 700,000: Africa CDC
Africa CDC further said that 369,120 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have so far recovered from the infectious virus
Kenya calls for joint EU-Africa COVID-19 response mechanism
Kenya president endorsed the proposal to include the setting up of the EMA Foundation as an agenda during the next AU-EU summit scheduled for October
Egypt remains Africa’s largest FDI recipient in 2019: UNCTAD
Country tops Africa in terms of reinvesting foreign companies’ profits by 41%
China, Africa enhance solidarity in face of COVID-19: Xi
Xi made the remarks in his keynote speech at the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19 held via video link.
Middle East, Africa renewable energy investments slip 8% in 2019
Egypt, Morocco, Jordan most active North African renewable energy markets with $15.7bn invested over five years
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa top 225,000
Africa CDC said that some 102,846 people who were infected with COVID-19 had recovered across the continent so far.
Ghana COVID-19 infection rate slows: official
Public transport operators in Ghana have been ensuring social distancing by reducing number of commuters and that passengers wear face masks
Up to 190,000 in Africa could die of COVID-19 if mitigation fails: WHO
Robust mitigation measures are key to averting widespread transmission of the disease that could overwhelm already fragile health systems in Africa.
China is a Good Friend, Good Partner and Good Brother to African Countries!
China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is going well!
Egyptian president attends African virtual mini-summit on COVID-19
Al-Sisi underscored importance of regional economic blocs in Africa in fighting the pandemic, commending results of previous African virtual mini-summits
Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase as some countries ease economic restrictions
South Africa seeks loans to fight pandemic, Algeria eases restrictions to refresh economy
COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 22,528, death toll at 1,127
Tunisia, Morocco, Zimbabwe extend lockdowns to curb virus’ spread
Tanzanian MP tests positive for COVID-19
Ackson told parliament that the lawmaker who has tested COVID-19 positive was infected with the deadly virus after he had travelled to Dar es Salaam
Africa needs $114bn to fight COVID-19: financial institutions
Development, private sector partners mobilise up to $70bn, leaving $44bn financing gap
Africa’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to 879
16,509 infections have been confirmed across the continent so far
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to contract by 1.6%: IMF
Decline due to coronavirus outbreak, lower-than-expected commodity prices, says report
Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent
Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far
Finance Minister discusses anti-coronavirus strategy with African counterparts
Cooperation must be strengthened to face pandemic’s economic repercussions, says Moeit
WHO warns of peak in Africa’s COVID-19 cases soon
Total of 13,064 infections, 698 fatalities confirmed across Africa
COVID-19 sweeps through Africa infecting 10,800, killing 534
Ethiopia declares state of emergency, whilst South Africa reports lack of PPE
COVID-19 infects 6,579 across Africa, kills 292
Rwanda leads continent-wide reaction with tight measures against pandemic
Digital transformation a must for Africa in light of Covid-19 pandemic: EABA
Association to hold first online meeting on 4 April
Coronavirus affecting Africa’s aviation sector, says industry association
Berthe noted that over the past decade several African airlines began operating flights to China to tap into the growing Sino-Africa trade.