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Corona Chronicles: 10 May – 15 May

Ahead of the WHO’s assembly on Monday 17 May, tensions are building up over what happens if, and when, a vaccine against COVID-19 is found. In the meantime, the US has taken over as the country with the highest number of cases.

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GETTING INTO GEAR

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Coronavirus: South Africa to rev economy by easing lockdown South Africa says it hopes to ease lockdown to level 3, but certain hard-hit regions may remain under tighter control.

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controversial control

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Coronavirus: Nigeria’s proposed COVID-19 law tears the country apart A bill seeking to replace the Quarantine Act with a Control of Infectious Disease Act that quickly passed first and second readings at the House of Re...

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COVID complications

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Coronavirus: Tanzania’s handling of pandemic raises eyebrows Tanzanian President Magufuli is making global headlines as his administration continues its dubious approach to controlling COVID-19 within its border...

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changing lifestyles

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Coronavirus: North Africa must develop its own strategy to ease lockdown North African countries have begun a gradual lifting of restrictions, but will that leave the region vulnerable to the pandemic?

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different strokes

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Coronavirus: Nigeria’s varied responses to controlling COVID-19 Despite Nigeria’s federal government and its task force against COVID-19 putting measures in place against the coronavirus, certain state governments ...

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trading troubles

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Coronavirus: Delay of AfCFTA is more bad news for Nigeria The African Continental Free Trade Area will not start on 1 July as initially planned, which is causing concern in Nigeria’s increasingly fragile econ...

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food for thought

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Coronavirus: Food insecurity fallout from Nigeria’s lockdown Nigeria’s lockdown has seen the price of food take jump, creating a difficult situation for many Nigerians.

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musical troubles

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Coronavirus: African artists hit by cancelled European festivals African musicians often had trouble performing internationally due to visa issues. With COVID-19, their problems are even more.

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PHARMA WARS

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Coronavirus: Calls for free COVID-19 vaccine ahead of WHO assembly The WHO Assembly, opens its annual meeting on 18 May against the backdrop of worsening geopolitical clashes over the handling of the coronavirus pande...

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opportunity knocking

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Coronavirus in Africa: an opportunity for innovative investment The pandemic is an opportunity for African states to push further technological innovation in education, telecom, energy and healthcare sectors.

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