Coronavirus: African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases as of 7 July 2020 9am EAT

Northern (113,666; 4,823; 46,057):*Algeria (15,941; 952; 11,492), Egypt (76,222; 3,422; 21,238), Libya (1,046; 32; 261), Mauritania (4,879; 130; 1,844), Morocco (14,379; 237; 10,173), Tunisia (1,199; 50; 1,049)

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (491,750) deaths (11,622), and recoveries (236,366) by region:  Central (38,144 cases; 805 deaths; 20,657 recoveries):  Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon (14,524; 342; 10,360), CAR (4,033; 52; 970), Chad (872; 74; 787), Congo (1,557; 44; 501), DRC (7,432; 182; 3,226), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus - Uganda: Results of COVID-19 Tests conducted on 5th July 2020

Of the 14 confirmed cases; eleven (11) are truck drivers and three (3) are contacts and alerts from Luwero, Kyotera and Amuru Districts

Today, the Ministry of Health confirms 14 new COVID-19 cases from 3,103 samples tested. The cumulative confirmed cases of Ugandans is now 953. Of the 14 confirmed cases; eleven (11) are truck drivers and three (3) are contacts and alerts from Luwero, Kyotera and Amuru Districts. Regarding the Ugandan truck…

Coronavirus: African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases as of 6 july 2020 9am EAT

Northern (112,413; 4,736; 45,054): Algeria (15,941; 952; 11,492), Egypt (75,253; 3,343; 20,726), Libya (989; 27; 258), Mauritania (4,827; 129; 1,805), Morocco (14,215; 235; 9,725), Tunisia (1,188; 50; 1,048)

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (476,509) deaths (11,360), and recoveries (227,376) by region:  Central (36,003 cases; 770 deaths; 19,279 recoveries):  Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon (12,592; 313; 10,100), CAR (3,969; 48; 914), Chad (872; 74; 787), Congo (1,557; 44; 501), DRC (7,411; 182; 3,184), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (464,821) deaths (11,100), and recoveries (223,421)

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (464,821) deaths (11,100), and recoveries (223,421) by region: Central (36,001 cases; 770 deaths; 19,278 recoveries): Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon (12,592; 313; 10,100), CAR (3,969; 48; 914), Chad (871; 74; 787), Congo (1,557; 44; 501), DRC (7,411; 182; 3,184), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (463,306) deaths (11,086), and recoveries (222,304)

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (463,306) deaths (11,086), and recoveries (222,304) by region: Central (35,969 cases; 770 deaths; 19,055 recoveries): Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon (12,592; 313; 10,100), CAR (3,969; 48; 914), Chad (871; 74; 787), Congo (1,557; 44; 501), DRC (7,379; 182; 2,961), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus - Sudan Prepares to Receive Returning Nationals

In the wake of COVID-19 Sudan declared a nationwide health emergency, closed all airports, seaports and land crossings points, and introduced a countrywide curfew

The Government of Sudan last month began facilitating the return home of the first of an estimated 15,000 Sudanese nationals stranded overseas, many in urgent need of assistance, with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).  IOM, which has been advocating for the creation of predictable, safe return…

Coronavirus - Africa: The United States continues to lead the global response to COVID-19

To meet the most urgent needs, U.S. Government Departments and Agencies are coordinating efforts to prioritize foreign assistance to maximize the potential for impact

The U.S. Government leads the globe with $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international COVID-19 response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We are achieving real results, helping nations around the world respond to COVID-19 and thereby protecting the homeland. We continue to…

Coronavirus: African Union Member States reporting COVID-19 cases as of 3 July 2020, 6 pm EAT

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (433,268) deaths (10,654), and recoveries (208,157) by region: Central (35,471 cases; 762 deaths; 18,610 recoveries): Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon** (12,592; 313; 10,100), CAR (3,823; 48; 816), Chad (871; 74; 786), Congo (1,382; 41; 486), DRC (7,311; 179; 2,684), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus: African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases as of 3 July 2020 9 am EAT

Northern (105,583; 4,481; 41,709): Algeria (14,657; 928; 10,342), Egypt (71,299; 3,120; 19,288), Libya (874; 25; 223), Mauritania (4,606; 129; 1,727), Morocco (12,969; 229; 9,090), Tunisia (1,178; 50; 1,039)

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (433,500) deaths (10,658), and recoveries (208,400) by region:  Central (36,444 cases; 774 deaths; 19,253 recoveries):  Burundi (170; 1; 125), Cameroon (13,711; 328; 11,114), CAR (3,823; 48; 816), Chad (868; 74; 785), Congo (1,382; 41; 486), DRC (7,189; 176; 2,317), Equatorial Guinea (3,071;…

Coronavirus - Africa: Global food commodity prices rebound in June

Cereal production in Africa in 2020 is projected to increase by 1.0 percent, although declines are expected in northern, western and central regions of the continent

FAO expects new record-high global cereal production and comfortable stock levels for 2020/21, while food assistance needs up In June, global food commodity prices rose for the first time since the beginning of the year driven by a rebound in vegetable oils, sugar and dairy quotations. However, in the cereals…