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Egyptian president attends African virtual mini-summit on COVID-19

Al-Sisi underscored importance of regional economic blocs in Africa in fighting the…

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Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase as some countries ease economic restrictions

South Africa seeks loans to fight pandemic, Algeria eases restrictions to refresh…

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COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 22,528, death toll at 1,127

Tunisia, Morocco, Zimbabwe extend lockdowns to curb virus’ spread

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Tanzanian MP tests positive for COVID-19

Ackson told parliament that the lawmaker who has tested COVID-19 positive was…

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Africa needs $114bn to fight COVID-19: financial institutions

Development, private sector partners mobilise up to $70bn, leaving $44bn financing gap

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Africa’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to 879

16,509  infections have been confirmed across the continent so far 

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Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to contract by 1.6%: IMF

Decline due to coronavirus outbreak, lower-than-expected commodity prices, says report

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Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent

Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far

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Finance Minister discusses anti-coronavirus strategy with African counterparts

Cooperation must be strengthened to face pandemic’s economic repercussions, says Moeit

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WHO warns of peak in Africa’s COVID-19 cases soon

Total of 13,064 infections, 698 fatalities confirmed across Africa 

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