Tuesday 31 March 2020

Africa Roundup: Africa’s tech ecosystem responds to COVID-19 - TechCrunch

Africa Roundup: Africa’s tech ecosystem responds to COVID-19  TechCrunch

South Africa Should Seek IMF Funding to Deal With Pandemic: IIF - The New York Times

South Africa Should Seek IMF Funding to Deal With Pandemic: IIF  The New York Times

Fitch Downgrades South African Banks to 'BB', Negative Outlook on Coronavirus Impact - Fitch Ratings

Fitch Downgrades South African Banks to 'BB', Negative Outlook on Coronavirus Impact  Fitch Ratings

Security forces use violent tactics to enforce Africa's coronavirus shutdowns - FRANCE 24 English

Security forces use violent tactics to enforce Africa's coronavirus shutdowns  FRANCE 24 English

South Africa reports more coronavirus deaths - Anadolu Agency

South Africa reports more coronavirus deaths  Anadolu Agency

Africa Is Two to Three Weeks Away From Height of Virus Storm - Bloomberg

Africa Is Two to Three Weeks Away From Height of Virus Storm  Bloomberg

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa - The Associated Press

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa  The Associated Press

How To Go On A South African Safari Without Leaving Your Couch - Forbes

How To Go On A South African Safari Without Leaving Your Couch  Forbes

South Africa should seek IMF funding to deal with pandemic - IIF - Reuters

South Africa should seek IMF funding to deal with pandemic - IIF  Reuters

Ramaphosa Has Window to Reform South Africa as Twin Crises Hit - Bloomberg

Ramaphosa Has Window to Reform South Africa as Twin Crises Hit  Bloomberg

South Africa reports more coronavirus deaths - Anadolu Agency

South Africa reports more coronavirus deaths  Anadolu Agency

How To Go On A South African Safari Without Leaving Your Couch - Forbes

How To Go On A South African Safari Without Leaving Your Couch  Forbes

In Africa, an economic shutdown may be more deadly than Covid-19 - South China Morning Post

In Africa, an economic shutdown may be more deadly than Covid-19  South China Morning Post

Africa’s Covid-19 death toll rises - Business Day

Africa’s Covid-19 death toll rises  Business Day

Batons, bullying and handcuffs mar Africa's virus shutdowns - FRANCE 24

Batons, bullying and handcuffs mar Africa's virus shutdowns  FRANCE 24

Coronavirus makes it harder to battle swarms of locusts ravaging Africa - Fox News

Coronavirus makes it harder to battle swarms of locusts ravaging Africa  Fox News

Ramaphosa Has Window to Reform South Africa as Twin Crises Hit - Bloomberg

Ramaphosa Has Window to Reform South Africa as Twin Crises Hit  Bloomberg

Coronavirus hampers efforts to fight locust swarms in East Africa - Axios

Coronavirus hampers efforts to fight locust swarms in East Africa  Axios

New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps - Al Jazeera English

New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps  Al Jazeera English

Coronavirus: Botswana's first cases, South Africa's mass testing, Uganda lockdown - Africanews English

Coronavirus: Botswana's first cases, South Africa's mass testing, Uganda lockdown  Africanews English

The Latest: Over 5000 virus cases now confirmed in Africa - WTMJ

The Latest: Over 5000 virus cases now confirmed in Africa  WTMJ

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill - The Hill

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill  The Hill

The coronavirus crisis highlights the unique challenges of North African countries - Atlantic Council

The coronavirus crisis highlights the unique challenges of North African countries  Atlantic Council

Africa Needs to Act Now to 'Avoid Disaster' states Nobel Peace Prize Winner - Leaders League

Africa Needs to Act Now to 'Avoid Disaster' states Nobel Peace Prize Winner  Leaders League

The Latest: Over 5,000 virus cases now confirmed in Africa - week.com

The Latest: Over 5,000 virus cases now confirmed in Africa  week.com

Coronavirus in Africa: opportunity to reshape development - The Africa Report

Coronavirus in Africa: opportunity to reshape development  The Africa Report

In Africa, six nations seem so far to be spared coronavirus - Economic Times

In Africa, six nations seem so far to be spared coronavirus  Economic Times

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown - Financial Times

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown  Financial Times

Africa Contributes SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing to COVID-19 Tracking - The Scientist

Africa Contributes SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing to COVID-19 Tracking  The Scientist

South Africa's Harmony Gold sees lower output during 21-day lockdown - Reuters

South Africa's Harmony Gold sees lower output during 21-day lockdown  Reuters

South Africa to Roll Out Mass Screening for Coronavirus - Bloomberg

South Africa to Roll Out Mass Screening for Coronavirus  Bloomberg

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84 - The New York Times

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84  The New York Times

Monday 30 March 2020

South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown: cigarettes and outdoor exercise could ease the tension - The Conversation Africa

South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown: cigarettes and outdoor exercise could ease the tension  The Conversation Africa

Millions enter virus lockdown in Africa – but is it too late? - South China Morning Post

Millions enter virus lockdown in Africa – but is it too late?  South China Morning Post

Covid-19 could kill millions in Africa without immediate action: UN chief - RFI English

Covid-19 could kill millions in Africa without immediate action: UN chief  RFI English

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill - The Hill

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill  The Hill

Coronavirus hampers efforts to fight locust swarms in East Africa - Axios

Coronavirus hampers efforts to fight locust swarms in East Africa  Axios

Africa Is Bracing for a Head-On Collision With Coronavirus - Foreign Policy

Africa Is Bracing for a Head-On Collision With Coronavirus  Foreign Policy

Nigerians brace for lockdown as Africa tries to halt virus - RFI

Nigerians brace for lockdown as Africa tries to halt virus  RFI

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill - The Hill

Africa knows how to fight viruses — they simply need the resources, fast | TheHill  The Hill

The Latest: Coronavirus cases in Africa near 5,000 - KSAT San Antonio

The Latest: Coronavirus cases in Africa near 5,000  KSAT San Antonio

South Africa records second coronavirus death as infections jump to 1,280 - The Jerusalem Post

South Africa records second coronavirus death as infections jump to 1,280  The Jerusalem Post

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa - The Associated Press

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa  The Associated Press

Coronavirus: Africa faces recession, debt problems, commodity hit - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: Africa faces recession, debt problems, commodity hit  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus Prevention Measures Turn Violent in Parts of Africa as Nations Go Into Lockdown - TIME

Coronavirus Prevention Measures Turn Violent in Parts of Africa as Nations Go Into Lockdown  TIME

South Africa records second coronavirus death as infections jump to 1,280 - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post

South Africa records second coronavirus death as infections jump to 1,280 - The Jakarta Post  Jakarta Post

Africa Oil Chairman's Letter to Shareholders - Yahoo Finance

Africa Oil Chairman's Letter to Shareholders  Yahoo Finance

Sunday 29 March 2020

Oil Crash Puts Africa's Cash-Strapped Producers in Peril - The New York Times

Oil Crash Puts Africa's Cash-Strapped Producers in Peril  The New York Times

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84 - The New York Times

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84  The New York Times

Coronavirus measures in Africa escalate to violence as police, military enforce lockdowns - Fox News

Coronavirus measures in Africa escalate to violence as police, military enforce lockdowns  Fox News

South Africa sees IMF loan to fight coronavirus as last resort - Nasdaq

South Africa sees IMF loan to fight coronavirus as last resort  Nasdaq

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown - Financial Times

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown  Financial Times

Africa’s Biggest City on Lockdown to Curb Virus in Nigeria - Bloomberg

Africa’s Biggest City on Lockdown to Curb Virus in Nigeria  Bloomberg

South Africa could seek IMF loan to fight coronavirus - Reuters

South Africa could seek IMF loan to fight coronavirus  Reuters

Africa’s Biggest City on Lockdown to Curb Virus in Nigeria - Bloomberg

Africa’s Biggest City on Lockdown to Curb Virus in Nigeria  Bloomberg

Coronavirus measures in Africa escalate to violence as police, military enforce lockdowns - Fox News

  1. Coronavirus measures in Africa escalate to violence as police, military enforce lockdowns  Fox News
  2. South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown  Financial Times
  3. South African police fire rubber bullets at shoppers amid lockdown  The Guardian
  4. UPDATE 1-South Africa sees IMF loan to fight coronavirus as last resort  Reuters
  5. Coronavirus - South Africa: As at today, 28 March 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1187  Africanews English
  6. View Full Coverage on Google News


Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84 - The New York Times

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84  The New York Times

Africa's Mountain Gorillas Also at Risk From Coronavirus - VOA Learning English

Africa's Mountain Gorillas Also at Risk From Coronavirus  VOA Learning English

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown - Financial Times

South Africa uses water cannon and rubber bullets to enforce lockdown  Financial Times

Coronavirus infections in Africa are rapidly rising. Its weak health systems may buckle - USA TODAY

Coronavirus infections in Africa are rapidly rising. Its weak health systems may buckle  USA TODAY

Middlemen luring African basketball players to U.S. with false promises - CBS News

Middlemen luring African basketball players to U.S. with false promises  CBS News

Platform Controls for Africa - Vertikal.net

Platform Controls for Africa  Vertikal.net

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84 - The New York Times

Sol Kerzner, South African Casino Tycoon, Is Dead at 84  The New York Times

Coronavirus in Africa: Cases pass 4,200; 134 deaths, 302 recoveries - Africanews English

Coronavirus in Africa: Cases pass 4,200; 134 deaths, 302 recoveries  Africanews English

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa - The Columbian

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa  The Columbian

Officials warn Africa is at ‘break the glass’ moment - Financial Times

Officials warn Africa is at ‘break the glass’ moment  Financial Times

Crisis in African Region Is Becoming France’s Forever War - The New York Times

Crisis in African Region Is Becoming France’s Forever War  The New York Times

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa - KSAT San Antonio

Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa  KSAT San Antonio

Coronavirus in Africa Tracker: How many covid-19 cases & where? [Latest] - African Arguments

Coronavirus in Africa Tracker: How many covid-19 cases & where? [Latest]  African Arguments

Coronavirus: Ghana, Senegal, Burkina Faso shut down - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: Ghana, Senegal, Burkina Faso shut down  Quartz Africa

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late - The Guardian

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late  The Guardian

New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps - Al Jazeera English

New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps  Al Jazeera English

South Africa May Grant to Aid Poor in Virus Crisis - Bloomberg

South Africa May Grant to Aid Poor in Virus Crisis  Bloomberg

Africa Is Two to Three Weeks Away From Height of Virus Storm - Bloomberg

Africa Is Two to Three Weeks Away From Height of Virus Storm  Bloomberg

Coronavirus infections in Africa are rapidly rising. Its weak health systems may buckle - USA TODAY

Coronavirus infections in Africa are rapidly rising. Its weak health systems may buckle  USA TODAY

South Africa Billionaire Motsepe Pledges $57 Million for Virus - Bloomberg

South Africa Billionaire Motsepe Pledges $57 Million for Virus  Bloomberg

South Africa May Approach IMF Over Virus Impact - Bloomberg

South Africa May Approach IMF Over Virus Impact  Bloomberg

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros - The Star Online

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros  The Star Online

nation Africa has 2,650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros - National Post

nation Africa has 2,650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros  National Post

Jumia adapts Pan-African e-commerce network in response to COVID-19 - TechCrunch

Jumia adapts Pan-African e-commerce network in response to COVID-19  TechCrunch

Saturday 28 March 2020

South African Breeders Worried about New Animal Cruelty Guidelines - VOA Learning English

South African Breeders Worried about New Animal Cruelty Guidelines  VOA Learning English

Zindi taps 12,000 African data scientists for solutions to COVID-19 - TechCrunch

Zindi taps 12,000 African data scientists for solutions to COVID-19  TechCrunch

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros - The Star Online

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros  The Star Online

Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America - NPR

Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America  NPR

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros - The Star Online

Forty seven-nation Africa has 2650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros  The Star Online

Africa Ratings & Research - Fitch Ratings

Africa Ratings & Research  Fitch Ratings

Friday 27 March 2020

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Africa’s population will double by 2050 - The Economist

Africa’s population will double by 2050  The Economist

UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades South Africa rating to 'junk', keeps negative outlook - Reuters

UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades South Africa rating to 'junk', keeps negative outlook  Reuters

Ethiopia to Release Prisoners over COVID-19 Fears, as South Africa Locks Down - Democracy Now!

Ethiopia to Release Prisoners over COVID-19 Fears, as South Africa Locks Down  Democracy Now!

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services - The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services  The Guardian

Zimbabwe doctors, nurses strike over little virus protection - The Associated Press

Zimbabwe doctors, nurses strike over little virus protection  The Associated Press

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Africa’s population will double by 2050 - The Economist

Africa’s population will double by 2050  The Economist

Africa's web of creditors complicates coronavirus debt relief - Reuters

Africa's web of creditors complicates coronavirus debt relief  Reuters

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late - The Guardian

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late  The Guardian

Ethiopia to Release Prisoners over COVID-19 Fears, as South Africa Locks Down - Democracy Now!

Ethiopia to Release Prisoners over COVID-19 Fears, as South Africa Locks Down  Democracy Now!

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services - The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services  The Guardian

AGI launches Foresight Africa in Kampala, Kigali, and Dakar - Brookings Institution

AGI launches Foresight Africa in Kampala, Kigali, and Dakar  Brookings Institution

Eye on Africa - Veteran of Ebola response says education, discipline needed to fight coronavirus in Africa - FRANCE 24

Eye on Africa - Veteran of Ebola response says education, discipline needed to fight coronavirus in Africa  FRANCE 24

South Africa's Treasury says Moody's downgrade to add to market stress - Reuters

South Africa's Treasury says Moody's downgrade to add to market stress  Reuters

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Africa leads calls for debt relief in face of coronavirus crisis - The Guardian

Africa leads calls for debt relief in face of coronavirus crisis  The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services - The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services  The Guardian

Anxiety over threat of coronavirus in Africa - RTE.ie

Anxiety over threat of coronavirus in Africa  RTE.ie

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late - The Guardian

Africa won't beat coronavirus on its own. The west must dig deep before it's too late  The Guardian

South Africa Gets Full House of Junk Ratings as Moody’s Cuts - Bloomberg

South Africa Gets Full House of Junk Ratings as Moody’s Cuts  Bloomberg

Moody's downgrades South Africa rating to 'junk', keeps negative outlook - Nasdaq

Moody's downgrades South Africa rating to 'junk', keeps negative outlook  Nasdaq

Thursday 26 March 2020

Virus Lockdown Prompts South Africa to Boost Mobile Spectrum - Bloomberg

Virus Lockdown Prompts South Africa to Boost Mobile Spectrum  Bloomberg

Covid-19: Public distrust hampers Africa fight against virus misinformation - The Star Online

Covid-19: Public distrust hampers Africa fight against virus misinformation  The Star Online

Africa hit by knock-on effects | Business - The Times

Africa hit by knock-on effects | Business  The Times

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown  BBC News

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000 - NBC Montana

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000  NBC Montana

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020 - BBC News

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020  BBC News

Africa is woefully ill-equipped to cope with covid-19 - The Economist

Africa is woefully ill-equipped to cope with covid-19  The Economist

No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa - BBC News

No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa  BBC News

In Burkina Faso, War Has Left 700,000 Vulnerable to Coronavirus - The Intercept

In Burkina Faso, War Has Left 700,000 Vulnerable to Coronavirus  The Intercept

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000 - ABC News

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000  ABC News

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services - The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services  The Guardian

Africa CDC Director: COVID-19 'Is An Existential Threat To Us' - WBUR

Africa CDC Director: COVID-19 'Is An Existential Threat To Us'  WBUR

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000 - NBC Montana

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000  NBC Montana

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000 - ABC News

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000  ABC News

South Africa’s Edcon Can’t Pay Suppliers, May Not Re-open - Bloomberg

South Africa’s Edcon Can’t Pay Suppliers, May Not Re-open  Bloomberg

East Africa regional body rolls out mobile Covid-19 testing centres - RFI English

East Africa regional body rolls out mobile Covid-19 testing centres  RFI English

WhatsApp Service in S. Africa Goes Global in WHO Virus Fight - Bloomberg

WhatsApp Service in S. Africa Goes Global in WHO Virus Fight  Bloomberg

Africa is woefully ill-equipped to cope with covid-19 - The Economist

Africa is woefully ill-equipped to cope with covid-19  The Economist

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1000 - The Associated Press

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1000  The Associated Press

No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa - BBC News

  1. No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa  BBC News
  2. Opinion: Africa's COVID-19 lockdown — a death trap of another kind for the poor  DW (English)
  3. South Africa sees jump in COVID-19 cases before curfew  Anadolu Agency
  4. South Africa braces for coronavirus lockdown  Yahoo News
  5. Reality of exponential growth of COVID-19 shows South Africa's lockdown is right  The Conversation Africa
  6. View Full Coverage on Google News


Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020 - BBC News

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020  BBC News

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000 - ABC News

'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; cases almost 1,000  ABC News

Coronavirus: South Africa prepares for three-week lockdown - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa prepares for three-week lockdown  BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat - BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News

South Africa's Coronavirus Cases Surge Above 700 - TIME

South Africa's Coronavirus Cases Surge Above 700  TIME

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response? - Al Jazeera English

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?  Al Jazeera English

Olympic Committee Has No Right to Blame Africa For Its Postponement Decision - CCN.com

Olympic Committee Has No Right to Blame Africa For Its Postponement Decision  CCN.com

South Africa to Lock Down for 21 Days, Starting Midnight Thursday - VOA News

South Africa to Lock Down for 21 Days, Starting Midnight Thursday  VOA News

Zindi taps 12,000 African data scientists for solutions to COVID-19 - TechCrunch

Zindi taps 12,000 African data scientists for solutions to COVID-19  TechCrunch

In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford - Al Jazeera English

In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford  Al Jazeera English

Coronavirus in Africa: Transport dangers during Covid-19 - BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: Transport dangers during Covid-19  BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat - BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News

Review Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old - MyMotherLode.com

Review Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old  MyMotherLode.com

Wednesday 25 March 2020

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response? - Al Jazeera English

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?  Al Jazeera English

'Sensitise to sanitise': Bobi Wine uses song to fight coronavirus across Africa - The Guardian

'Sensitise to sanitise': Bobi Wine uses song to fight coronavirus across Africa  The Guardian

WhatsApp Service in S. Africa Goes Global in WHO Virus Fight - Bloomberg

WhatsApp Service in S. Africa Goes Global in WHO Virus Fight  Bloomberg

In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford - Al Jazeera English

In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford  Al Jazeera English

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat - BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News

South Africa’s Economic Firepower: Now vs 2008 Crisis in Charts - Bloomberg

South Africa’s Economic Firepower: Now vs 2008 Crisis in Charts  Bloomberg

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services - The Guardian

Coronavirus cases in Africa pass 2,400 amid fears for health services  The Guardian

PRECIOUS-Palladium heads for its best day since 1997 on S. Africa lockdown - Reuters

PRECIOUS-Palladium heads for its best day since 1997 on S. Africa lockdown  Reuters

Review: Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old - Janesville Gazette

Review: Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old  Janesville Gazette

PRECIOUS-Palladium heads for its best day since 1997 on S. Africa lockdown - Reuters

PRECIOUS-Palladium heads for its best day since 1997 on S. Africa lockdown  Reuters

Africa cases over 2,000 as South Africa rushes into lockdown - ABC News

Africa cases over 2,000 as South Africa rushes into lockdown  ABC News

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Review: Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old - Federal News Network

Review: Béla Fleck's 'Africa' mixes new material with old  Federal News Network

Tuesday 24 March 2020

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

South Africa to go into nationwide lockdown from Thursday - The Associated Press

South Africa to go into nationwide lockdown from Thursday  The Associated Press

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000 - The Associated Press

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000  The Associated Press

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists - Quartz Africa

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists  Quartz Africa

Eye on Africa - Coronavirus: Authorities across Africa brace for pandemic - FRANCE 24

Eye on Africa - Coronavirus: Authorities across Africa brace for pandemic  FRANCE 24

Africa cases over 2,000 as South Africa rushes into lockdown - Seymour Tribune

Africa cases over 2,000 as South Africa rushes into lockdown  Seymour Tribune

Economic fears as Africa escalates coronavirus response - Yahoo News

Economic fears as Africa escalates coronavirus response  Yahoo News

Kiwi student stranded in South Africa due to broken embassy printer - RNZ

Kiwi student stranded in South Africa due to broken embassy printer  RNZ

Locked & Loaded – South Africa enters the Age of Corona - Daily Maverick

Locked & Loaded – South Africa enters the Age of Corona  Daily Maverick

Africa Coronavirus Pandemic News: Latest Updates - Bloomberg

Africa Coronavirus Pandemic News: Latest Updates  Bloomberg

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights - The Associated Press

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights  The Associated Press

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat - BBC News

WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News

South Africa to go into nationwide lockdown from Thursday - The Associated Press

South Africa to go into nationwide lockdown from Thursday  The Associated Press

PRECIOUS-Palladium, platinum soar on S. Africa lockdown; gold rallies - Reuters

PRECIOUS-Palladium, platinum soar on S. Africa lockdown; gold rallies  Reuters

Coronavirus in Africa: How different countries are struggling with the outbreak - Fox News

Coronavirus in Africa: How different countries are struggling with the outbreak  Fox News

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists - Quartz Africa

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: Sierra Leone test suspected case, Ivory Coast cases 'boom' - Africanews English

Coronavirus: Sierra Leone test suspected case, Ivory Coast cases 'boom'  Africanews English

Continental shift: tracing Africa’s urban transformation through photography - Wallpaper*

Continental shift: tracing Africa’s urban transformation through photography  Wallpaper*

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response? - Al Jazeera English

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?  Al Jazeera English

Africa COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000: WHO - Anadolu Agency

Africa COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000: WHO  Anadolu Agency

What will happen when the coronavirus hits parts of Africa already struggling with hunger? - Fast Company

What will happen when the coronavirus hits parts of Africa already struggling with hunger?  Fast Company

The Blockchain Africa Participants Optimistic About Continent Becoming Center of Progress - Cointelegraph

The Blockchain Africa Participants Optimistic About Continent Becoming Center of Progress  Cointelegraph

PRECIOUS-Palladium, platinum soar on S. Africa lockdown; gold rallies - Reuters

PRECIOUS-Palladium, platinum soar on S. Africa lockdown; gold rallies  Reuters

Metal Prices Boosted By A South African Move To Close Its Mines - Forbes

Metal Prices Boosted By A South African Move To Close Its Mines  Forbes

African Church leaders take measures as continent prepares for coronavirus - Crux: Covering all things Catholic

African Church leaders take measures as continent prepares for coronavirus  Crux: Covering all things Catholic

Monday 23 March 2020

Are African Mountain Gorillas Also at Risk From Coronavirus? - TIME

Are African Mountain Gorillas Also at Risk From Coronavirus?  TIME

As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China's Jack Ma - Getaka.co.in

As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China's Jack Ma  Getaka.co.in

Coronavirus Slowing Desert Locust Response Amid New Swarms - Bloomberg

Coronavirus Slowing Desert Locust Response Amid New Swarms  Bloomberg

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation  Quartz Africa

12 ridiculously beautiful places in Africa showcasing the best of its landscapes - Mirror Online

12 ridiculously beautiful places in Africa showcasing the best of its landscapes  Mirror Online

Africa Virus News: $100 Billion Stimulus Needed to Combat Virus - Bloomberg

Africa Virus News: $100 Billion Stimulus Needed to Combat Virus  Bloomberg

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Coronavirus Slowing Desert Locust Response Amid New Swarms - Bloomberg

Coronavirus Slowing Desert Locust Response Amid New Swarms  Bloomberg

East Africa’s battle with Coronavirus - The Africa Report

East Africa’s battle with Coronavirus  The Africa Report

South Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 128 to 402 - CNBCAfrica.com

South Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 128 to 402  CNBCAfrica.com

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: Are African countries doing too much or too little? - DW (English)

Coronavirus: Are African countries doing too much or too little?  DW (English)

China makes massive donation of medical supplies to fight coronavirus in Africa - RFI English

China makes massive donation of medical supplies to fight coronavirus in Africa  RFI English

Coronavirus: curfews in Senegal and Ivory Coast, lockdown in South Africa - FRANCE 24 English

Coronavirus: curfews in Senegal and Ivory Coast, lockdown in South Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda - NPR

Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR

Coronavirus: Are African countries doing too much or too little? - DW (English)

  1. Coronavirus: Are African countries doing too much or too little?  DW (English)
  2. Coronavirus Arrives In Africa. Here's How Countries Are Trying to Keep It At Bay : Goats and Soda  NPR
  3. China makes massive donation of medical supplies to fight coronavirus in Africa  RFI English
  4. Jack Ma makes big donation to help African Union through coronavirus  Fin24
  5. East Africa’s battle with Coronavirus  The Africa Report
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Coronavirus: Nigeria not stopping pangolin trade, trafficking - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: Nigeria not stopping pangolin trade, trafficking  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

Africa's endangered gorillas also at risk from coronavirus - New York Post

Africa's endangered gorillas also at risk from coronavirus  New York Post

South Africa's virus cases jump to 402, most in Africa - WGME

South Africa's virus cases jump to 402, most in Africa  WGME

Curfews issued in Senegal, South Africa over COVID-19 - Anadolu Agency

Curfews issued in Senegal, South Africa over COVID-19  Anadolu Agency

Sunday 22 March 2020

Africa has a head start in managing coronavirus - Al Jazeera English

Africa has a head start in managing coronavirus  Al Jazeera English

South African President Meets Business Leaders as Virus Spreads - Bloomberg

South African President Meets Business Leaders as Virus Spreads  Bloomberg

Tap big data to fight floods and droughts in Africa - SciDev.Net

Tap big data to fight floods and droughts in Africa  SciDev.Net

Coronavirus: South Africa tally hits 274, Botswana president in self-isolation - Africanews English

Coronavirus: South Africa tally hits 274, Botswana president in self-isolation  Africanews English

WhatsApp Deployed as Aids, TB Raise S. Africa’s Coronavirus Risk - Bloomberg

WhatsApp Deployed as Aids, TB Raise S. Africa’s Coronavirus Risk  Bloomberg

South Africa has taken strong steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus – but what about the economy? - BusinessTech

South Africa has taken strong steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus – but what about the economy?  BusinessTech

South Africa's silence on the economy contrasts with major steps to contain the virus - Fin24

South Africa's silence on the economy contrasts with major steps to contain the virus  Fin24

As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China's Jack Ma - Getaka.co.in

  1. As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China's Jack Ma  Getaka.co.in
  2. China Expands Medical Aid to Africa With First Ethiopia Shipment  Bloomberg
  3. Africa gets emergency medical supplies from China’s Jack Ma  FOX40
  4. Coronavirus supplies donated by Alibaba's Ma arrive in Africa  Reuters
  5. Ethiopia receives Jack Ma's coronavirus donation to Africa  Africanews English
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Coronavirus takes hold in Africa, as chloroquine deaths follow Trump promotion - Sydney Morning Herald

Coronavirus takes hold in Africa, as chloroquine deaths follow Trump promotion  Sydney Morning Herald

South Africa has taken strong steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus – but what about the economy? - BusinessTech

South Africa has taken strong steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus – but what about the economy?  BusinessTech

China Expands Medical Aid to Africa With First Ethiopia Shipment - Bloomberg

China Expands Medical Aid to Africa With First Ethiopia Shipment  Bloomberg

Coronavirus: South Africa tally hits 274, Botswana president in self-isolation - Africanews English

Coronavirus: South Africa tally hits 274, Botswana president in self-isolation  Africanews English

Africa's mountain gorillas also at risk from coronavirus - ABC News

Africa's mountain gorillas also at risk from coronavirus  ABC News

South Africa's healthcare system threatened by coronavirus crisis - Al Jazeera America

South Africa's healthcare system threatened by coronavirus crisis  Al Jazeera America

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus - NPR

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus  NPR

Tap big data to fight floods and droughts in Africa - SciDev.Net

Tap big data to fight floods and droughts in Africa  SciDev.Net

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000 - Getaka.co.in

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000  Getaka.co.in

Coronavirus: Rwanda imposes Africa's first lockdown - DW (English)

Coronavirus: Rwanda imposes Africa's first lockdown  DW (English)

South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care' - BBC News

South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'  BBC News

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists - Quartz Africa

Huawei's surveillance tech in Africa worries activists  Quartz Africa

South Africa's silence on the economy contrasts with major steps to contain the virus - Fin24

South Africa's silence on the economy contrasts with major steps to contain the virus  Fin24

S. Africa’s Biggest Rate Cut in More Than a Decade in Charts - Bloomberg

S. Africa’s Biggest Rate Cut in More Than a Decade in Charts  Bloomberg

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions - BBC News

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions  BBC News

Saturday 21 March 2020

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights - ABC News

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights  ABC News

South Africa's healthcare system threatened by coronavirus crisis - Al Jazeera America

South Africa's healthcare system threatened by coronavirus crisis  Al Jazeera America

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus - NPR

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus  NPR

Coronavirus: How will Covid-19 affect African economies? - BBC News

Coronavirus: How will Covid-19 affect African economies?  BBC News

South Africa Should Uphold the Dignity of Asylum Seekers - Human Rights Watch

South Africa Should Uphold the Dignity of Asylum Seekers  Human Rights Watch

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst  BBC News

US passengers trapped on board aircraft in South Africa - Fox News

US passengers trapped on board aircraft in South Africa  Fox News

More countries in Africa take action against coronavirus - Axios

More countries in Africa take action against coronavirus  Axios

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Eye on Africa - How are African nations coping with the continuing spread of coronavirus? - FRANCE 24

Eye on Africa - How are African nations coping with the continuing spread of coronavirus?  FRANCE 24

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst  BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa toll hits 150, Cameroon urges 195 to self quarantine - Africanews English

Coronavirus: South Africa toll hits 150, Cameroon urges 195 to self quarantine  Africanews English

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights - ABC News

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights  ABC News

Coronavirus reaches African continent - and threatens to overwhelm it - Sky News

Coronavirus reaches African continent - and threatens to overwhelm it  Sky News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst  BBC News

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000 - Getaka.co.in

Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000  Getaka.co.in

South Africa Should Uphold the Dignity of Asylum Seekers - Human Rights Watch

South Africa Should Uphold the Dignity of Asylum Seekers  Human Rights Watch

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

Africa Records Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in 40 Nations - TIME

Africa Records Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in 40 Nations  TIME

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst  BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

How Africa's Quentin Tarantino Is Putting Hollywood to Shame - The Daily Beast

How Africa's Quentin Tarantino Is Putting Hollywood to Shame  The Daily Beast

Friday 20 March 2020

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation  Quartz Africa

Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus - Axios

Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus  Axios

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread - The Columbian

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread  The Columbian

COVID-19 could flatten fragile states in S. America, Africa - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

COVID-19 could flatten fragile states in S. America, Africa  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Trump’s ambassador to South Africa was at Mar-a-Lago dinner with infected Brazilian - The Washington Post

Trump’s ambassador to South Africa was at Mar-a-Lago dinner with infected Brazilian  The Washington Post

The Sino-American Scramble for Africa | by Colin Coleman - Project Syndicate

The Sino-American Scramble for Africa | by Colin Coleman  Project Syndicate

South Africa's health minister says coronavirus cases rise to 202 - Reuters

South Africa's health minister says coronavirus cases rise to 202  Reuters

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread - The Associated Press

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread  The Associated Press

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

As Cameras Keep Rolling in South Africa, Producers Sound ‘Urgent’ Plea Over Coronavirus Threat - Variety

As Cameras Keep Rolling in South Africa, Producers Sound ‘Urgent’ Plea Over Coronavirus Threat  Variety

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights - ABC News

  1. Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights  ABC News
  2. Africa's busiest airport says foreigners can't disembark  New York Post
  3. US passengers trapped on board aircraft in South Africa  Fox News
  4. South African Airways suspends all international flights  Business Traveller
  5. S. African Airways suspends int'l flights over COVID-19  Anadolu Agency
  6. View Full Coverage on Google News


The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus - The Washington Post

The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus  The Washington Post

U.S. Envoy to South Africa Draws Fire After Possible Virus Exposure - The New York Times

U.S. Envoy to South Africa Draws Fire After Possible Virus Exposure  The New York Times

Sierra Leone braces as coronavirus spreads through West Africa - RFI English

Sierra Leone braces as coronavirus spreads through West Africa  RFI English

Coronavirus: Expats fear abuse in Africa - DW (English)

Coronavirus: Expats fear abuse in Africa  DW (English)

Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus - Axios

  1. Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus  Axios
  2. The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus  The Washington Post
  3. COVID-19 in Africa: key insights from media briefing with WHO  World Economic Forum
  4. WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News
  5. COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?  Al Jazeera English
  6. View Full Coverage on Google News


Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights - PBS NewsHour

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights  PBS NewsHour

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread - PBS NewsHour

Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread  PBS NewsHour

Coronavirus: Africa, Latin America fragile targets for COVID-19 spread - The Ledger

Coronavirus: Africa, Latin America fragile targets for COVID-19 spread  The Ledger

The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus - The Washington Post

The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus  The Washington Post

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent? - BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent?  BBC News

South Africa enacts regulations criminalizing ‘disinformation’ on coronavirus outbreak - CPJ Press Freedom Online

South Africa enacts regulations criminalizing ‘disinformation’ on coronavirus outbreak  CPJ Press Freedom Online

South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border - Al Jazeera English

South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border  Al Jazeera English

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Black rhinos making a 'modest' comeback in Africa - The Japan Times

Black rhinos making a 'modest' comeback in Africa  The Japan Times

5 important things happening in South Africa today - BusinessTech

5 important things happening in South Africa today  BusinessTech

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent? - BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent?  BBC News

Thursday 19 March 2020

Africa's fragile health systems rush to contain coronavirus - The Guardian

Africa's fragile health systems rush to contain coronavirus  The Guardian

CcHub funds tech to curb COVID-19 on concerns of an Africa outbreak - TechCrunch

CcHub funds tech to curb COVID-19 on concerns of an Africa outbreak  TechCrunch

South Africa enacts regulations criminalizing 'disinformation' on coronavirus outbreak - Africanews English

South Africa enacts regulations criminalizing 'disinformation' on coronavirus outbreak  Africanews English

Burkina Faso reports Sub-Saharan Africa's first coronavirus death as WHO warns 'prepare for worst' - FRANCE 24 English

Burkina Faso reports Sub-Saharan Africa's first coronavirus death as WHO warns 'prepare for worst'  FRANCE 24 English

Exclusive: Essex couple stuck in North Africa after coronavirus travel ban - WTNH.com

Exclusive: Essex couple stuck in North Africa after coronavirus travel ban  WTNH.com

Africa sees 'extremely rapid evolution' of pandemic, UN says - ABC News

Africa sees 'extremely rapid evolution' of pandemic, UN says  ABC News

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus - NPR

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus  NPR

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 March 2020 - BBC News

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 March 2020  BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

US Africa Command misses opportunity to show value amid canceled exercises - Washington Examiner

US Africa Command misses opportunity to show value amid canceled exercises  Washington Examiner

This Nigerian Is Helping Youth In Africa Find Opportunities Through STEM - Forbes

This Nigerian Is Helping Youth In Africa Find Opportunities Through STEM  Forbes

Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus - Axios

  1. Africa scrambles to contain coronavirus  Axios
  2. WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat  BBC News
  3. COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?  Al Jazeera English
  4. Africa should ‘prepare for the worst’ with coronavirus, WHO says  New York Post
  5. The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus  The Washington Post
  6. View Full Coverage on Google News


Africa sees 'extremely rapid evolution' of pandemic, UN says - ABC News

Africa sees 'extremely rapid evolution' of pandemic, UN says  ABC News

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

As the coronavirus arrives in Africa, fragile economies are bracing for the worst - CNBC

As the coronavirus arrives in Africa, fragile economies are bracing for the worst  CNBC

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus - WAMU 88.5

Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus  WAMU 88.5

Could sub-Saharan Africa be what unites the US and Europe? | TheHill - The Hill

Could sub-Saharan Africa be what unites the US and Europe? | TheHill  The Hill

Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers - BBC News

Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers  BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent? - BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent?  BBC News

African Stock Markets: The Show Must Go On - The Africa Report

African Stock Markets: The Show Must Go On  The Africa Report

Wednesday 18 March 2020

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa - BBC News

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa  BBC News

Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers - BBC News

Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers  BBC News

Coronavirus: Whose War Is Africa Fighting? - New Vision

Coronavirus: Whose War Is Africa Fighting?  New Vision

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus in Africa: Facebook, Twitter fight misinformation  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus in Africa: How different countries are struggling with the outbreak - Fox News

  1. Coronavirus in Africa: How different countries are struggling with the outbreak  Fox News
  2. Africa Should 'Prepare for the Worst' With Virus, WHO Says  U.S. News & World Report
  3. South Africa's coronavirus cases nearly double in 'explosive' rate, local transmissions diagnosed  msnNOW
  4. View Full Coverage on Google News


Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst - BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst  BBC News

Ghana First in Sub-Saharan Africa to Cut Rates to Combat Virus - Bloomberg

Ghana First in Sub-Saharan Africa to Cut Rates to Combat Virus  Bloomberg

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa - BBC News

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa  BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent? - BBC News

Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent?  BBC News

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

South Africa set to tackle emerging contaminants - UN Environment

South Africa set to tackle emerging contaminants  UN Environment

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa - BBC News

Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa  BBC News

Africa should 'prepare for the worst' with COVID-19, World Health Organization says - KSTP

Africa should 'prepare for the worst' with COVID-19, World Health Organization says  KSTP

Burkina Faso reports Sub-Saharan Africa's first coronavirus death - FRANCE 24 English

Burkina Faso reports Sub-Saharan Africa's first coronavirus death  FRANCE 24 English

Here are the African countries with confirmed coronavirus cases - CNN

Here are the African countries with confirmed coronavirus cases  CNN

First Virus Death in Sub-Saharan Africa as WHO Warns ‘Prepare for Worst’ - The Globe Post

First Virus Death in Sub-Saharan Africa as WHO Warns ‘Prepare for Worst’  The Globe Post

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions - BBC News

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions  BBC News

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa - Science Magazine

'A ticking time bomb': Scientists worry about coronavirus spread in Africa  Science Magazine

Sasol plans South Africa’s biggest rights issue in decades - Financial Times

Sasol plans South Africa’s biggest rights issue in decades  Financial Times

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa - The Republic

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa  The Republic

Experiencing rising coronavirus numbers, Africa's poor, rural not ready for coming crisis - Fox News

Experiencing rising coronavirus numbers, Africa's poor, rural not ready for coming crisis  Fox News

Tuesday 17 March 2020

Africa wary of European tourists spreading virus - EUobserver

Africa wary of European tourists spreading virus  EUobserver

Ethiopia PM leads Africa-wide deployment of COVID-19 donation - Africanews English

Ethiopia PM leads Africa-wide deployment of COVID-19 donation  Africanews English

Why is South Africa providing a haven for an arms dealer convicted of war crimes? - Daily Maverick

Why is South Africa providing a haven for an arms dealer convicted of war crimes?  Daily Maverick

African nations impose restrictions as coronavirus crisis looms - Al Jazeera English

African nations impose restrictions as coronavirus crisis looms  Al Jazeera English

How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits - BBC News

How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits  BBC News

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma donates masks, test kits to all countries in Africa - CNN

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma donates masks, test kits to all countries in Africa  CNN

POLL-South Africa to join rate-cutters with 50 bps cut on Thursday - Nasdaq

POLL-South Africa to join rate-cutters with 50 bps cut on Thursday  Nasdaq

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa - CTV News

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa  CTV News

Amid panic buying of medicines in South Africa, Aspen is ramping up production - Fin24

Amid panic buying of medicines in South Africa, Aspen is ramping up production  Fin24

Some South Africa mosques close as COVID-19 spreads - Anadolu Agency

Some South Africa mosques close as COVID-19 spreads  Anadolu Agency

Spanish toehold in Africa 'under siege' by Morocco - The Times

Spanish toehold in Africa 'under siege' by Morocco  The Times

Eye on Africa - How is the WHO preparing for a Covid-19 emergency in Africa - FRANCE 24

Eye on Africa - How is the WHO preparing for a Covid-19 emergency in Africa  FRANCE 24

Ethiopia PM leads Africa-wide deployment of COVID-19 donation - Africanews English

Ethiopia PM leads Africa-wide deployment of COVID-19 donation  Africanews English

Experiencing rising coronavirus numbers, Africa's poor, rural not ready for coming crisis - Fox News

Experiencing rising coronavirus numbers, Africa's poor, rural not ready for coming crisis  Fox News

Green Violence: 'Eco-Guards' Are Abusing Indigenous Groups in Africa - Yale Environment 360

Green Violence: 'Eco-Guards' Are Abusing Indigenous Groups in Africa  Yale Environment 360

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa - The Republic

Coronavirus' local spread beginning to take off in Africa  The Republic

How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits - BBC News

How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits  BBC News

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable - Quartz Africa

Coronavirus: South Africa's HIV-positive population highly vulnerable  Quartz Africa

Coronavirus’ Local Spread Beginning to Take Off in Africa - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Coronavirus’ Local Spread Beginning to Take Off in Africa  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

‘Rebranding’ BDS on the African continent - Cleveland Jewish News

‘Rebranding’ BDS on the African continent  Cleveland Jewish News

African nations close borders, cancel flights to contain coronavirus spread - Reuters

African nations close borders, cancel flights to contain coronavirus spread  Reuters

Africa's young population may offer some protection against coronavirus - WEF - Fin24

Africa's young population may offer some protection against coronavirus - WEF  Fin24

MALEMA: My Africa Dream is for a continent that’s prosperous and all-inclusive - The East African

MALEMA: My Africa Dream is for a continent that’s prosperous and all-inclusive  The East African

South Africa denies parole to white supremacist - Anadolu Agency

South Africa denies parole to white supremacist  Anadolu Agency

EMQ Expands Global Reach into Africa - Business Wire

EMQ Expands Global Reach into Africa  Business Wire

South Africa's repatriated citizens test negative for COVID-19 - Aljazeera.com

South Africa's repatriated citizens test negative for COVID-19  Aljazeera.com