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Corona Chronicles: 13 April – 17 April

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has officially surpassed two million. As many countries struggle economically and socially with the impact of a total or partial lockdown, we look at how COVID-19 is affecting the continent.

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KNOCK-ON EFFECT

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Coronavirus: South Africa expects economy to tank as it grapples with pandemic

South Africa is bracing for a deep recession amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and is engaging with domestic and international financiers to mount an adequate response.

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cape Town

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FUNDING FIGHT

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Coronavirus: G20 states postpone some of Africa’s debts but block cancellation

Africa’s frontline financial lobbyists have won the first battle this week in their campaign to raise funds for countries wrestling with the coronavirus pandemic. Some of this could come from member states increasing the resources of the IMF, a move that the US has firmly resisted so far.

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tragic opportunity

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Coronavirus: Ethiopia’s opportunity to reboot its troubled transition

Ethiopia has postponed elections scheduled for August and declared a five-month state of emergency to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. If managed well, this time could be used to put the country’s democratic transition back on track.

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Coronavirus: for Africa’s sake, the West should be selfish this time

The COVID-19 pandemic cannot be classified as a surprise. Several studies, intelligence reports and epidemiologic knowledge all predicted some infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome would likely spread around the world.

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history of clashes

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Coronavirus: Nigerian Medical Association and government still feuding

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), founded in 1951, is the professional association of Nigerian doctors and dentists. It has over 40,000 members from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and just under 20,000 from the diaspora, making it the largest medical association in West Africa. It also has a history of conflict with the federal government.

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Cushioning the Blow

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World Bank: debt relief needed to protect African informal sector

An overwhelmingly informal workforce and weak a fiscal position mean that debt relief must be at the front line of Africa’s response to COVID-19, the World Bank says in Africa’s Pulse published this month.

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TOUGH TIMES

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Amidst coronavirus crisis, retrenchment consultations are underway at SAA

South African Airways’ (SAA’s) worker downsizing exercise remains on track, despite the country being under lockdown, The Africa Report has learned.

Daily Life In Nairobi Amid coronavirus Outbreak - 08 Apr 2020

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drop the debt

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COVID-19: arming Africa with a debt, aid and open digital delivery partnership

It’s in everyone’s interests that Africa beats COVID-19 too, with a debt, aid and open digital delivery partnership.

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Not even coronavirus stops Saudis from deporting Ethiopians

Not even the global COVID-19 pandemic has stopped the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian expatriates from the Gulf countries.

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quest for chloroquine

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Coronavirus: Didier Raoult the African and chloroquine, from Dakar to Brazzaville

Born in Senegal, where he spent his childhood, the French doctor and researcher has maintained strong professional and emotional ties with the continent. And many African countries are already using chloroquine to treat people infected with Covid-19.

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