Vatican Covid Commission backs debt cancellation for African nations
Through a webinar, the Vatican COVID-19 Commission supports the campaign for debt cancellation for African countries.
Africa’s Low Covid-19 Deaths Stumps Media, Experts
It’s been more than a year since the coronavirus pandemic began circulating around the world. From its difficult to trace origins in Wuhan, a Chinese province, the pandemic has seen more than 117 million cases worldwide, with an estimated 2.6 million recorded deaths. One of the mysteries of the Covid-19 saga is that not…
Africa Making Important Inroads on Vaccine Coverage, WHO Says
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The World Health Organization says COVID-19 vaccine distribution in African countries is accelerating and hopeful signs
How Africa can emerge stronger after COVID-19
Earlier this year, the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings released the latest edition of the annual Foresight Africa report.
Dispatch of millions of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa expected to start in February: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday the joint UN-led COVAX initiative aims to start shipping about 90 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa in February, in what will be the continent’s largest ever mass vaccination campaign.
Sixteen African nations show interest in AU COVID vaccine plan
Africa CDC director says countries asked for 114 million doses in total and allocations could be announced within weeks.
Long-term strategies for an African recovery from COVID-19: A CEO’s perspective
Late last year, after 20 years of investing on the African continent, Mara Phones opened the first two smartphone-manufacturing factories
The future of peacekeeping in Africa
With seven ongoing deployments on the African continent, U.N. Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO) play a critical role in fostering conditions for
Coronavirus vaccines: Boost for Africa in race for jabs
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COVID Fatigue Risks Sparking Surge of Infections in Africa
GENEVA — The World Health Organization warns COVID-19 fatigue in Africa has the potential to drive and produce subsequent new