Tag: Africa
Coronavirus ‘disproportionately hit African health workers’ – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 10,000 healthcare workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in sub-Saharan Africa since…
When will Africa get the coronavirus vaccine?
Earlier this week scientists announced that a coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford appears safe and triggers an…
Africa begins collaboration for Covid-19 vaccine trial
The African Union Commission has launched a consortium for vaccine clinical trials aimed at securing more than 10 late-stage trials…
Africa ‘lost $50bn in tourism money because of coronavirus’
The African Union is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on Africa’s tourism industry. It says…
Africa records highest daily COVID-19 cases as total hits 348,871
The African continent on Friday recorded 11,219 COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number ever since the index case was recorded…
China to cancel interest-free loans to African nations
China will cancel interest-free loans to African countries that are due to mature by the end of 2020, President Xi…