May 2020
coronavirus
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AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post-COVID-19 economies
— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat -
UN launches policy brief on impact of COVID-19 in Africa, calls for global solidarity
UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of UN Policy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa -
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COVID-19: People with disabilities facing tougher times
UN calls for people with disabilities to be at centre of response -
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Radio lessons: In Africa schools are closed, but learning goes on
Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged -
Relentless locusts return in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
East Africa hit by a second wave of locusts leaving millions of people food insecure -
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Challenges and opportunities as we mark the 57th Africa Day
— Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) -
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Women in Peacekeeping
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'I am passionate about Human Rights'
— Okwa Morphy from Nigeria, serving in South Sudan -
‘Women are effective in building peace and unity’
— Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan
Healthcare
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We’ll get through this if we support one another
— Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu (Namibia) -
Fighting COVID-19 is my contribution to my country
— Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)