Nigeria’s Economy Slips Into Recession ― Statistics Office
Oil-rich Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, slipped into recession for the second time in four years, hit by both the coronavirus…
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Football’s Ronaldo, Golf’s Johnson Test Positive For COVID-19
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and men’s golf world number one Dustin Johnson both tested positive for the coronavirus as a…
Can COVID-19 Inspire A New Way of Planning African Cities?
Makoko neighbourhood in Lagos, initially founded as a fishing village. Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images Health crises are not new…
Can The Coronavirus Travel More Than 6 Feet In The Air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much of the pandemic is caused by such cases. People spray…
COVID-19 Threatens Progress In Women’s, Children’s Health ― UN Report
The coronavirus pandemic threatens to turn back the clock on a decade of progress in women and children’s health, according…
Types of Coronavirus Tests and How They Work
There are three broad categories of coronavirus tests across the world. Two diagnose whether you have an active infection, and…
Corruption mars Africa’s gains in fight against coronavirus pandemic
New coronavirus infections are now steadily declining in many parts of Africa, but this good news has been marred by…
Brazilian State in Talk with Russia to Produce COVID-19 Vaccine Locally
The Brazilian state of Parana is seeking to make a deal to produce Russia’s coronavirus vaccine locally. Moscow’s Tuesday announcement…
Russia Clears Coronavirus Vaccine Despite Scientific Skepticism
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international…
In Africa, Stigma Surrounding Coronavirus Hinders Response
After 23 days in quarantine in Uganda — far longer than required — Jimmy Spire Ssentongo walked free in part…