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May 2020

Ms. Wafula-Strike, advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

COVID-19: People with disabilities facing tougher times

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UN calls for people with disabilities to be at centre of response

ECA proposes COVID-19 exit strategies to bring African economies back on track

UN Economic Commission for Africa: COVID-19 exit strategies to bring African economies back on track

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How a peace radio station is helping to fight COVID-19

Mali: How a peace radio station is helping to fight COVID-19

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Igihozo, 11, listens to a lesson on a radio after his school was closed in Rwanda.

Radio lessons: In Africa schools are closed, but learning goes on

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Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged

-Okwa Morphy from Nigeria, serving in South Sudan

'I am passionate about Human Rights'

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— Okwa Morphy from Nigeria, serving in South Sudan

Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

‘Women are effective in building peace and unity’

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— Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu (Namibia)

We’ll get through this if we support one another

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— Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu (Namibia)

Secretary-General António Guterres

UN launches policy brief on impact of COVID-19 in Africa, calls for global solidarity

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UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of UN Policy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa

As part of a coordinated approach to strengthen developing countries’ responses to COVID-19...

New Africa digital hub to offer quick, factual information on COVID-19

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Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

Fighting COVID-19 is my contribution to my country

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— Dr. Alison Amarachukwu Karen (Nigeria)

Verified will provide information around three themes: science — to save lives; solidarity ...

VERIFIED: UN launches new global initiative to combat misinformation

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Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed

OP-ED: Africa can build back better after COVID-19

— UN Deputy Secretary-General

Ms. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

AU Special Envoy Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to youth: Use COVID-19 crisis to unleash your innovation

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Desert Locust Swarms

Relentless locusts return in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic

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East Africa hit by a second wave of locusts leaving millions of people food insecure

Fall armyworm feeding on maize in Malawi

Malawi’s farmers battle armyworms

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Ms. Winnie Byanyima

UNAIDS Chief Winnie Byanyima: COVID-19 could roll back gains made in fighting HIV in Africa

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Bience Gawanas, Special Adviser on Africa

Africa Dialogues Series 2020: UN Special Adviser on Africa speaks on COVID-19 and Silencing the Guns in Africa

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Cybersecurity in Africa: How to stay safe online in times of COVID-19

Rima Amer

Stranded chef’s online cuisine classes help beat COVID-19 lockdown blues

— Ibrahim Mayaki, chief executive officer of the the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), which is currently transforming into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)—the implementing arm of the AU.

Challenges and opportunities as we mark the 57th Africa Day

— Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)

AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat

AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat’s message on Africa Day

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ADS 2020: Africa's free trade area and integration will help silence the guns, say UNECA Chief Vera Songwe and other experts

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-Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)

AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post-COVID-19 economies

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— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat

Secretary-General António Guterres

On Africa Day, UN Secretary-General reaffirms solidarity in the COVID-19 fight

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