John Nkengasong, Head, Africa CDC

43 African countries under border closure as coronavirus cases top 225,000 continentwide

Health Jun 16
As COVID-19 caseload surpassed 225,105 on Saturday across the African continent, 43 African countries are now under full border closure due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus.
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Africa free trade zone could launch on Jan 1, says official
Business Jun 14
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could begin operating on January 1 next year, after the COVID-19 pandemic made its original launch date untenable, the official charged with overseeing the bloc’s establishment said on Thursday.
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UN wants killings in Haftar-controlled areas investigated
Politics Jun 12
The United Nations has called on the authorities in Libya to investigate reports of extrajudicial killings in territory controlled until recently by the renegade Gen Khalifa Haftar.
A learner is screened as schools begin to reopen after COVID-19 lockdown in Langa in Cape TOWN
Africa's coronavirus 'hotspots' in S. Africa, Algeria, Cameroon - WHO
Health Jun 12
Africa will have a “steady increase” in COVID-19 cases until a vaccine is developed and strong public health measures are needed in current “hotspots” in South Africa, Algeria and Cameroon, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
South Africa has more than a quarter of Africa's cases
Coronavirus in Africa: Outbreak 'accelerating' in continent
Health Jun 11
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
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Leaders to review the future of e-commerce
Business Jun 06
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today will hold its first ecomConnect Day on the future of e-commerce.
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Over 127 journalists die from coronavirus globally - PEC
Health Jun 04
At least 127 journalists have died of COVID-19 between March 1, and May 31, this year, around the world, according to a count by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC).