Cameroon violence virus Cameroon’s Anglophone regions hit by violence during partial legislative polls Voters from 11 constituencies located in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions were once again called upon to cast their votes for partial legislative ... elections, held on 22 March, after the Constitutional Council decided to nullify the 9 February vote. However, the latest round was marred by violence and aroused little interest.
virus Raoulted? Coronavirus: 9 things to know about chloroquine There is renewed interest in chloroquine now that a number of doctors have asserted that it has beneficial effects on COVID-19 patients. However, ... the scientific community is still divided over such claims. Article 8/10 of "Corona Chronicles: 23-27 March"
When God Was Angry Coronavirus: far to go before rivalling Spanish Flu of 1918 The Spanish Flu, spread by troop movements at the end of World War One, was the planet’s worst ever pandemic, and killed nearly 2% of Africa’s ... population in six months. Article 10/10 of "Corona Chronicles: 23-27 March"
Nigerian delay Nigerian private sector needs to stay home As Nigeria wakes up to its new reality of the pandemic in its borders; decision-makers at both the government and the private sector need to ... take action to ensure the virus doesn't spread as fast it has in other countries. But with the private sector still lagging in this, and the government late to implement measures, many wonder if it's already a hopeless situation. Article 4/10 of "Corona Chronicles: 23-27 March"
fears revived Should we stop making a fuss about African debt? Article 1/5 of "Africa’s new debt deals"
Kenyan cuts Kenyan government agree to pay cuts, curfew imposed as coronavirus cases grow Kenya's executive has agreed to pay cuts as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced on ... Wednesday. Article 1/10 of "Corona Chronicles: 23-27 March"
vulnerable regions Nigeria’s north: Coronavirus in the world’s poverty capital With dwindling oil prices, medical doctors embarking on strike, banditry, an unending insurgency, millions of out-of-school children roaming ... the streets and a possible outbreak of the coronavirus, Northern Nigeria, is preparing for a devastating pandemic.
COVID-19 Bond African Development Bank picks Citi for US dollar coronavirus bond sale Citi has been appointed by the African Development Bank to help tap markets with a bond to finance governments and companies fighting coronavirus ... in Africa, Miguel Azevedo, Citi’s head of investment banking for Africa and the Middle East, told The Africa Report. Article 3/10 of "Corona Chronicles: 23-27 March"
Lessons learned Coronavirus: ‘Africans don’t repeat our mistakes!’ in open letter from Italy After China and Europe, what if it’s Africa’s turn next? To stop the coronavirus, swift action needs to be taken immediately – before Africa’s ... vulnerable health systems are brought to its knees. Italy realised this too late.
vip virus Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Paul Pogba mobilise against coronavirus in Africa Ethiopia received its first shipment of supplies from Jack Ma, founder of the Chinese e-commerce empire Alibaba, which included protective ... gear and test kits, for distribution across the continent.
Rapid Response Rural time-bomb remains as Kenya reacts faster than UK to coronavirus Faith Simiyu, a law lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya, was pleasantly surprised by the levels of preparation ... for coronavirus that she found at Nairobi airport.