African countries fast-tracking membership to ATI (www.ATI-ACA.org) in response to expected trade and investment insurance capacity impact from COVID-19 Togo becomes 18th African country to join ATI, with a shareholding of US$12.5 million, through a…
Download logoOne (1) new CoVID-19 case was identified today, out of one thousand three hundred forty-three(1343) samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to a hundred and fifty-four (154). To date,…
Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 24 more countries in Africa as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering people around the world with timely and accurate news from trusted health authorities….
In a live poll conducted by Africa.com on April 22 as part of its webinar series, Crisis Management for African Business Leaders, nearly 70% of webinar participants predicted that their business revenue will decrease by…
Download logoA digital version of the SA Rugby (https://www.SARugby.co.za/) Law Book for 2020 has been made available for the first time in an effort to reach a bigger audience as part of the bigger South…
Download logoSA Rugby has communicated its appreciation and best wishes to departing Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle, following her decision to step down from the role this week. SA Rugby (www.SARugby.co.za) CEO, Jurie Roux,…
Download logoBackground Since 2000, the world has seen unprecedented progress against the burden of malaria following massive investments in providing effective prevention and treatment interventions to populations at risk in malaria-endemic countries. Download Report: https://bit.ly/2Y2DFYc…
This is the 5th day of community based health education on COVID-19, a joint venture between the county health promotion team and the KMTC makueni campus to #KomeshaCorona in the county. Distributed by APO Group…
Download logo The Government has just held its COVID-19 pandemic assessment meeting. Today's statistics show 1,430 people infected, including 692 active, 120 hospitalized and 20 on respiratory assistance. 668 recovered and 43 deaths. We continue…
Download logoLarge parts of this year’s record-high NOK 5.5 billion humanitarian budget is now being disbursed to the United Nations, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Norwegian humanitarian organisations to strengthen the response…
TransNzoia County, Public Health Promotion team led by CEC Health, receives 6000 COVID-19 posters from UNICEF and other partners to boost the campaign against the virus. #KomeshaCorona update Distributed by APO Group on behalf of…
Download logoDealing with the health and economic challenges of COVID-19 has made one point abundantly clear for African countries – “that we need broadband, faster, cheaper, and expanded to the last mile of our populations.” UN…
Update: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3953. Today we regrettably report 10 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Preventing COVID-19 from spreading…
Download logo- 11 new COVID-19 cases confirmed today. 6 Tanzanian truck drivers who arrived via Mutukula Border post. 5 Kenyan truck drivers; 3 arrived via Malaba and 2 arrived via Busia. Total Confirmed Cases of…
Download logoAfrican countries fast-tracking membership to ATI in response to expected trade and investment insurance capacity impact from COVID-19 Togo becomes 18th African country to join ATI, with a shareholding of US$12.5 million, through a…
Download logo The World Bank approved $11.3 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help the Republic of the Congo fight COVID-19 (coronavirus) and respond to public health emergencies. The COVID-19 emergency response…
Once called the “world’s most defiantly joyful song”, Miriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ has been rerecorded by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo, to spread information and hope in a time of Coronavirus. Without any alteration to…
Download logoUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency; United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and five NGO partners urgently need US$ 15 million to respond to the public health needs and immediate…
Download logoAs at 11:30 pm 23rd April, cases by state: Lagos – 582 FCT – 133 Kano – 73 Ogun – 29 Katsina – 21 Osun – 20 Oyo – 17 Edo – 17 Borno…
108 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported: 78 in Lagos 14 in FCT 5 in Ogun 4 in Gombe 3 Borno 2 in Akwa Ibom 1 in Kwara 1 in Plateau As at 11:30…