coronavirus
Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases
Although cases have risen, hospitalization in South Africa remains low
coronavirus
New UN-MultiChoice campaign to help fight COVID-19 fatigue
‘Together We Can’ by MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) alumni shares a public-service announcement (PSA) on safety protocols
Health
15 African countries hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination goal
Nine, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, had reached the 10% goal at the beginning of September and another six managed to sprint ahead to reach the target this month due to rising vaccine deliveries.
Health
Global COVID-19 Summit: Which way Africa?
Following the US-hosted Summit, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, says Africa should be outraged that barely 4 per cent of its population is fully vaccinated, outlines 5 steps to end the vaccine injustice.
Health
Pivotal point in Africa's COVID-19 third wave
WHO urges African countries to urgently ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations as the squeeze on vaccine shipments eases.
Health
COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge
Namibia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia accounted for 83% of the new deaths recorded in the past week.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development report shows devastating impact of COVID, ahead of ‘critical’ new phase
The pandemic erases decades of gains in development but response efforts show signs of renewed global commitment.
Health
COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, near first wave peak
A lack of adherence to transmission prevention measures has fuelled the new surge that coincides with colder seasonal weather in southern Africa and as more contagious variants spread.
Health
Limited supplies slow COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.
Economic Development
Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution
In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.
Health
Togo: Using digital tools to fight COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable
Government uses tech to contact trace, send money to the poor during lockdown, and now for vaccination rollout.
Health
Nigeria: COVID-19 vaccine rollout kicks off in Africa’s most populous country
First batch of COVAX vaccines arrived in March, country aims to inoculate 70% of 200 million people by 2022.
coronavirus
Viral Facts Africa initiative to combat dangerous health misinformation
Tracking the focus of misinformation circulating on social media is difficult, but African fact-checking organizations say they have debunked more than 1300 misleading reports since the onset of the pandemic.
Gender
“A crisis with a woman’s face”
— United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.
Youth
‘Take responsibility for what you share on your phone’
— Daisy Masembe (Uganda)
Youth
‘If you wouldn’t drink dirty water, you shouldn’t share fake news’
— Julie Ako (Nigeria)
Youth
‘You have to be responsible online’
— Nkosi Kwanele (Zimbabwe)
Youth
‘Misinformation can be deadly’
— Kamva Namba (South Africa)
Health
What COVID-19 has taught us: “Healthcare can no longer exist without technology”
Start-up works to bridge healthcare gap in The Gambia.
Economic Development
New AU chair DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi sets ambitious agenda for 2021
Top priorities are COVID-19, the AfCFTA, peace, climate change, integration, gender equality and promoting African culture.
Health
Africa CDC: There is a continental plan to vaccinate millions of Africans
— Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
Health
COVID-19: African countries scramble for vaccines
Rich countries hoard available and future vaccines, as poor countries wait.
16 Days of Activism
Let’s all UNiTE to end violence during COVID-19 and beyond
Message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Culture and Education
VERIFIED: MultiChoice Group joins global effort against COVID-19 misinformation
Pan-African TV subscription platform engages young creatives to fight fake information
16 Days of Activism
Malawi: Health hotline helping survivors of gender-based violence
Nurse Alepher Matemba Banda responds on national GBV helpline.
Healthcare
We are not giving up hope
— Joseph Gabayo, Ambulance Driver (Botswana).
Education
WHO, UNICEF urge safe school reopening in Africa
Urge governments to take measures to limit the spread of the virus.
Health
Africa marks six months of COVID-19
The virus is now moving from high density urban areas to to rural areas with lower population density.
Health
UNAIDS Chief Winnie Byanyima: Preventing new HIV infections?a top priority
— Ms. Winnie Byanyima is the new Executive Director of the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
