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Egypt dispatches coronavirus medical aid to Congo and Zambia
Egypt

Egypt dispatches coronavirus medical aid to Congo and Zambia

Egypt’s Armed Forces sent a military airplane on Monday loaded with medicine, medical supplies, disinfectants and protective clothing to the…
In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait
World

In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — With her winning smile and outgoing nature, Fino Dlamini was a natural to succeed in South Africa’s…
Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa
World

Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa

Landlords evict people from their homes, nurses are abandoned by their husbands and people are spurned just on suspicion of…
Largest optical fiber cable factory in Africa set for Suez Canal zone at LE1 bn cost
Business

Largest optical fiber cable factory in Africa set for Suez Canal zone at LE1 bn cost

The largest factory manufacturing optical fiber cables in Egypt, Africa and the Arab world with investments exceeding one billion LE…
Egypt records largest coronavirus death toll in Africa: WHO
Egypt

Egypt records largest coronavirus death toll in Africa: WHO

Africa’s largest number of coronavirus has been recorded in Egypt (612), followed by Algeria (548), the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown
World

Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Preston’s new face mask is emblazoned with the stars and stripes of the US…
More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa
World

More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa

Restaurants and churches will reopen in Italy on Monday as part of a fresh wave of lockdown easing in Europe,…
Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO
World

Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The coronavirus could “smolder” in Africa for years and take a high death toll across the continent,…
Pandemic poses special threat to indigenous health, culture
World

Pandemic poses special threat to indigenous health, culture

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — In Indonesia’s easternmost province, felled trees are stacked to block a road that leads to Papuan…
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
World

The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?

ROME (AP) — From the marbled halls of Italy to the wheat fields of Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning…
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