africa
Egypt dispatches coronavirus medical aid to Congo and Zambia
Egypt
June 1, 2020
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
May 24, 2020
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
May 20, 2020
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
May 20, 2020
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
May 18, 2020
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
May 18, 2020
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
May 18, 2020
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
May 8, 2020
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
May 7, 2020
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
May 6, 2020
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…