Download logoAs the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelms countries with strong health care systems, Somalia – already reeling from the cumulative effects of multiple recent shocks – is preparing for the worst. The country has experienced conflict,…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Lady of Mozambique, H.E. Dr. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, announced the call for applications for their ‘Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards in…
In the last 24 hours, we have tested a total of 308 samples, out of which 5 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease, 3 are Kenyans while 2 are foreign nationals. Three of…
Download logoAmid the largest global challenge since World War II, 23 UN organizations call on Sudan’s government to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance in Sudan to the most vulnerable people in Sudan, including to…
Download logoThe regulations published by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs under Government Notice 318 of 18 March 2020 were amended by regulations as published in Government Notice R398 of 25 March 2020…
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has signed a strategic partnership with Africa Oil & Power (AOP) (www.AfricaOilandPower.com) for the second year; SACCI constructively influences the environment in which business operates in…
Download logoOn Saturday 4th April, 2020, Government of Uganda started food distribution to vulnerable people in Kampala district affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The exercise was commissioned by the Hon. Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, who…
Download logoAlgeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Western Sahara, Yemen, and Turkey Key Figures 19 out of 20 UNHCR countries /…
The key factor to controlling #COVID19 is solidarity. Nobody is safe if one person is not safe, says Kwesi Quartey, African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for…
Facebook (www.Facebook.co.za) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Information Centers form part of Facebook’s effort to help the global fight against COVID-19 by providing people with the…
Nile Breweries Limited donates 30 tonnes of maize flour that will feed at least 4,000 families in Buikwe, Mbarara and Kampala. This donation will go a long way in supporting Government of Uganda interventions in…
Download logoOn Friday 3rd April 2020, during the Presidential Task Force Media Briefing, the imminent arrival to Nigeria of a team of Chinese medical experts was announced. The delegation of 15 Chinese medical experts, who…
Kirinyaga county is sensitizing health care workers in Faith-Based Hospitals on COVID-19 & also working with them to establish COVID-19 Management teams that will link-up with the County. #KomeshaCorona update Distributed by APO Group on…
Download logoOver 2.5 million children[1] already in need of humanitarian protection will be vulnerable to further illness, food insecurity and violence if the COVID-19 situation worsens in South Sudan, warns Save the Children. The second case…
Update: There are 96 new cases of #COVID19. We are saddened to report 18 deaths to date. We send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives due to…
The COVID-19 multi-agency meeting chaired by PS Susan Mochache explored strategies to ensure steady availability of PPE and to ensure timely interventions. #KomeshaCorona Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Media…
Download logoThe North West Department of Health has noted with concern lack of understanding of the Province's position on self quarantine at home and mandatory quarantine in a state facility. In the last address to…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN is continuing its efforts to contain the Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa despite restrictions on the movement of personnel and equipment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic….
New COVID-19 testing equipment arrived in Mogadishu. Thanks to the Italian Embassy in Somalia for generous support and WHO Somalia & WFP Somalia for their technical and logistical support respectively. Distributed by APO Group on…
Download logoSituation update The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to rapidly expand through the African continent. Since our last situation report on 1 April 2020 (External Situation Report 5), three new countries in the…