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Food insecurity in West Africa could leave 43 million at risk as coronavirus hits
Well over 40 million people across West Africa face desperate food shortages in coming months, with COVID-19 restrictions a new factor adding to people’s...
To Hope. To The Africa Renaissance, To My Father, To Love In A COVID-19 World
I called this imperfections. I think of my wise father. I think of my struggle with depression as a blank slate. I am strong...
Africa cannot afford LOCUST-19
We are in a battle against time to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. While tackling the Coronavirus pandemic has grabbed global attention, a new crisis...
The top 10 African countries most affected by coronavirus
Africa consists of 54 countries. Now, 52 African countries have confirmed cases of coronavirus with tally of cases now surpassing the 30,000 mark, according...
ECOWAS Recognizes the Guinea-Bissau’s Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States, a regional group of fifteen West African countries often referred to as ECOWAS, after months of election...
World Bank Group and IMF mobilize partners in the fight against COVID-19 in Africa
The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund today convened African leaders, bilateral partners, and multilateral institutions to spur faster action on COVID-19 response...
African Union and IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to COVID-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent...
COVID-19: Russia Pledges Collaboration with Africa Fight Coronavirus
In separate early April discussions with South African and Ethiopian leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges Russia’s support in collaborating with Africa fight coronavirus...
COVID-19 Drives Sub-Saharan Africa Toward First Recession in 25 Years
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has been significantly impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and is forecast to fall sharply from 2.4% in 2019 to...
Coronavirus and West Africa
Authors: Farzad Ramezani Bonesh and Chidiebere Favour Nwobodo
Coronavirus seemed to be the worst of its kind that have struck West Africa and the world...