Topic: Africa
COVID ‘vaccine hoarding’ putting Africa at risk: WHO
Africa is in danger of being left behind in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines as countries in other regions strike bilateral deals, thus driving up prices, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.
New Africa alliance aims to tackle deadly coronavirus ‘infodemic’
A new network in Africa aims to combat the “infodemic” of misinformation online surrounding COVID-19 and other health emergencies on the continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.
Africa surpasses one million coronavirus cases
More than a million people across Africa have now been confirmed to have had the new coronavirus.
WHO warns over COVID-19’s spread in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of its concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus in Africa and that South Africa’s growing numbers could be a “precursor” for outbreaks elsewhere on the continent.
South Africa virus infections pass 200,000
South Africa, one of Africa’s largest economies passed the grim milestone of 200,000 known novel coronavirus infections on Monday, after adding more than 8,000 new cases in one day.
54 African countries call for racism debate at UN
African countries called on Friday on the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently debate black lives matter, racism and white police brutality amid the massive protests in the United States over George Floyd's death.
