Africa’s weak health systems face escalating virus peril
by Sophie Bouillon and AFP bureaux in Africa LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Equipment shortages, scarce beds, and poorly-paid doctors and…
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Africa
Tunisia says, over 400 arrested for breaking virus curfew
TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) -- Tunisian police arrested more than 400 people for breaking a night-time curfew imposed to fight the…
4 years ago
S.Africa orders lockdown as continent moves to stop virus spread
by Susan NJANJI PRETORIA, South Africa (AFP) -- Numerous sub-Saharan countries acted to stem the spread of coronavirus on Monday,…
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Virus kills 2 senior military officers in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- A second senior military officer in Egypt has died of the new coronavirus, state television reported…
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South Africa virus cases fast rising, jump to 116
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa on Wednesday recorded its highest 24-hour increase in coronavirus infections to date, with…
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Gambia announces first coronavirus case
BANJUL, Gambia (AFP) -- The Gambia has recorded its first case of coronavirus, the country's health minister said on Tuesday,…
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Liberia confirms first coronavirus case
DAKAR, Senegal (AFP) -- Liberia announced its first case of the novel coronavirus on Monday, becoming the 27th African country…
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Seychelles confirms first cases of coronavirus
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AFP) -- Seychelles has confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus, which has now hit 25 countries in…
4 years ago
Mauritania confirms first coronavirus case
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AFP) -- Mauritania has confirmed its first case of novel coronavirus, the country's health minister said on Friday,…
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Kenya confirms first case of coronavirus in East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- Kenya announced Friday the first confirmed case of coronavirus in East Africa, as the region so…
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