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Kenya’s health minister says some personal protective equipment imported from China fails quality tests.
Kenya’s health minister says some personal protective equipment imported from China fails quality tests.
Investigations under way in Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa and Kenya.
Investigations under way in Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa and Kenya.
‘One of the constant and concerning challenges in many African countries is the shortage of kits to test people,’ WHO official says.
‘One of the constant and concerning challenges in many African countries is the shortage of kits to test people,’ WHO official says.
Dozens of specialists from around the world will advise on strategy to contain Africa’s biggest Covid-19 emergency.
Dozens of specialists from around the world will advise on strategy to contain Africa’s biggest Covid-19 emergency.
Exim Bank approves US$4.7 billion loan, the US’ largest ever to an African country, but American lending to the continent trails that of China.
Exim Bank approves US$4.7 billion loan, the US’ largest ever to an African country, but American lending to the continent trails that of China.
Number of infections confirmed in past fortnight 50 per cent higher than in previous two weeks, World Health Organisation says.
Number of infections confirmed in past fortnight 50 per cent higher than in previous two weeks, World Health Organisation says.
President Uhuru Kenyatta had eased some restrictions to heal the economy but announced new bans and measures after cases accelerated in some areas.
President Uhuru Kenyatta had eased some restrictions to heal the economy but announced new bans and measures after cases accelerated in some areas.
Ethiopia is filling its Blue Nile reservoir against the wishes of Sudan and Egypt, which fear droughts may occur. Beijing has investments in all three nations.
Ethiopia is filling its Blue Nile reservoir against the wishes of Sudan and Egypt, which fear droughts may occur. Beijing has investments in all three nations.
Coronavirus is taking a toll on medical staff across Africa and in turn is putting pressure on vulnerable health systems trying to cope with the pandemic.
Coronavirus is taking a toll on medical staff across Africa and in turn is putting pressure on vulnerable health systems trying to cope with the pandemic.
Total volume down by nearly 20 per cent in first six months but ‘better than expected’, Chinese customs says.
Total volume down by nearly 20 per cent in first six months but ‘better than expected’, Chinese customs says.
The nation has nearly half the continent’s total confirmed Covid-19 cases and almost a third of its deaths; ‘the storm is upon us,’ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
The nation has nearly half the continent’s total confirmed Covid-19 cases and almost a third of its deaths; ‘the storm is upon us,’ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
With the trade body brought to a standstill by the US-China trade row, much will depend on whether the nominee can break the deadlock at the trade body, Chinese government adviser says
With the trade body brought to a standstill by the US-China trade row, much will depend on whether the nominee can break the deadlock at the trade body, Chinese government adviser says
Several countries are reopening their airspace with the hope that tourism jobs and dollars will follow.
Several countries are reopening their airspace with the hope that tourism jobs and dollars will follow.
Trade in wild animals, current farming practices and environmental degradation all raise the risk of diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to study.
Trade in wild animals, current farming practices and environmental degradation all raise the risk of diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to study.
President Muhammadu Buhari says project is dear to the Nigerian people and must succeed at virtual launch via video link.
President Muhammadu Buhari says project is dear to the Nigerian people and must succeed at virtual launch via video link.
Health minister said the country could not sustain lockdown ‘the way it was’, people needed to get back to their jobs.
Health minister said the country could not sustain lockdown ‘the way it was’, people needed to get back to their jobs.
Projects are hit from both ends as Chinese banks strictly scrutinise potential lenders and African nations are squeezed by Covid-19 and economic constraints.
Projects are hit from both ends as Chinese banks strictly scrutinise potential lenders and African nations are squeezed by Covid-19 and economic constraints.
Outbreak killed 2,287 people but health authorities say fight to contain it resulted in valuable lessons and a licensed vaccine.
Outbreak killed 2,287 people but health authorities say fight to contain it resulted in valuable lessons and a licensed vaccine.
Lack of clinical trials on continent is ‘concerning’ and it needs to act now to play a role in shaping global agenda, Africa CDC director says
Lack of clinical trials on continent is ‘concerning’ and it needs to act now to play a role in shaping global agenda, Africa CDC director says
Court of Appeal finds against US$3.2 billion contract for belt and road project which started operating in 2017.
Court of Appeal finds against US$3.2 billion contract for belt and road project which started operating in 2017.
China’s lending to Africa stood at US$152 billion between 2000 and 2018, much of which went to Belt and Road Initiative projects.
China’s lending to Africa stood at US$152 billion between 2000 and 2018, much of which went to Belt and Road Initiative projects.
Chinese leader, speaking at a pandemic summit, also promises help in building hospitals and sending medical experts to Africa.
Chinese leader, speaking at a pandemic summit, also promises help in building hospitals and sending medical experts to Africa.
Covid-19 death toll in Africa is not as high as in other parts of the world but there are fears hospital admissions may soon outstrip health system capacity.
Covid-19 death toll in Africa is not as high as in other parts of the world but there are fears hospital admissions may soon outstrip health system capacity.
Combination of densely populated townships and popular tourist sites blamed for high number of cases in Western Cape.
Combination of densely populated townships and popular tourist sites blamed for high number of cases in Western Cape.
US also facing accusations that sanctions compounded the impact of the coronavirus, at a time when it is struggling to match China’s inroads in the continent.
US also facing accusations that sanctions compounded the impact of the coronavirus, at a time when it is struggling to match China’s inroads in the continent.
With traditional donors still grappling with the pandemic at home, Chinese companies are filling the void by donating essential protective equipment and test kits.
With traditional donors still grappling with the pandemic at home, Chinese companies are filling the void by donating essential protective equipment and test kits.
African nation relies on the resource shipments to repay its debts, but the fuel’s value has fallen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic.
African nation relies on the resource shipments to repay its debts, but the fuel’s value has fallen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic.
Three suspects are accused of breaking into a factory and killing three Chinese citizens before setting building on fire.
Three suspects are accused of breaking into a factory and killing three Chinese citizens before setting building on fire.
Protests at embassies as African Union calls for end to US discrimination and Ghana’s president laments ‘bastion of democracy grappling with systemic racism’.
Protests at embassies as African Union calls for end to US discrimination and Ghana’s president laments ‘bastion of democracy grappling with systemic racism’.
Belt and Road Initiative leads to ready access from the continent to Europe and the United States.
Belt and Road Initiative leads to ready access from the continent to Europe and the United States.