World & Regional Press Releases

Coronavirus: The Gambia mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) Food Security and Market Bulletin

Household Food Security and Market Prices Highlights: In July 2020, WFP Gambia embarked on supporting the Government to shift from face to face approach to remote data collection to ensure continued monitoring of the food security situation of households …

NBA names Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today named Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa, effective Aug. 17, 2020, it was announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Williams, an accomplished investment banking executive with extensive …

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe Country Strategic Plan Evaluation (2017-2021)

1. Background The purpose of these Terms of Reference (TOR) is to provide key information to stakeholders about the evaluation, to guide the evaluation team and specify expectations during the various phases of the evaluation. The TOR are structured as …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 Situation Report for Nigeria (9th August 2020)

The COVID-19 Nigeria situation report for 9th August, 2020 has been published. Our daily COVID-19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria. Download via: https://bit.ly/3bWXXqpDistributed by …

Coronavirus - Africa: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Organization for Migration (IOM) launch COVID-19 ...

Download logo The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) this week are releasing employer guidance for measures to protect migrants during COVID-19. Migrant workers are a crucial part of the global …

Coronavirus - South Sudan: Local communities in Tambura benefit from a week of COVID-19 sensitization by UNMISS, I Can South Sudan

Download logo Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has continued to do everything within its capacity to assist the national-led COVID-19 response. The …

Coronavirus: Rwanda Update COVID-19 09 August 2020

Download logo Six (6) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 5175 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two thousand, one hundred and forty-eight (2140). To date, one thousand and three hundred (1346) patients …

Coronavirus - Africa: COVID-19 ECOWAS Daily Update for August 9th, 2020

Coronavirus - Libya: COVID-19 Update (10 August 2020)

Download logo Today, National Center For Diseases Control in Libya has announced an additional 309 COVID19 patients, as well as 19 recovery and 7 deaths. Thus, the total as of today, 5541 COVID19 patients, of whom 710 recovered, and 120 died.  Distributed …

Coronavirus - Seychelles: Public Health Authority Issues latest list of countries from which visitors are permitted in Seychelles

Download logo As of the 5th August 2020, the Public Health Authority has issued a list of countries approved for entry in Seychelles. Only visitors from the following country will be allowed in Seychelles. Note: This list will be updated periodically. …

Coronavirus - Africa: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa COVID-19 ...

As of 05 August 2020, a total of 959,935 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, with 17,683 deaths reported in the region. The devastating explosion in Beirut on 04 August 2020 is certain to amplify an already dire humanitarian situation across Lebanon. The …

Coronavirus: International Organization for Migration (IOM) South Sudan Weekly COVID-19 Situation Report

Download logo SITUATION OVERVIEW The COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve in the African region, with a rising incidence of cases and associated deaths. Of the 114,394 reported new cases in the Africa region, the majority, 68% (77,963), were recorded in …

Coronavirus – South Africa: Health Committee Chairperson sends Condolences to families of Medical Doctors who Passed On

Download logo The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the healthcare workers who lost their lives in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. “No words can describe …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (10 August 2020)

Download logo CS Kagwe: Today we have registered 492 Covid-19 cases out of a sample of 4603; out of these, 331 are male, while 161 are women. So far we have tested a Cumulative of 26, 928 people in the Country.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Inauguration of Ainamoi Isolation Facility in Kericho County for COVID-19 response

CS Mutahi Kagwe is in Kericho today for the County Health visits. He is expected to officially inaugurate Ainamoi Isolation facility and hold meetings with County Health officials on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic preparedness.Distributed by APO Group on …

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (1,047,218) deaths (23,253), and recoveries (733,375)

Download logo African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (1,047,218) deaths (23,253), and recoveries (733,375) by region: Central (50,319 cases; 961 deaths; 37,550 recoveries): Burundi (408; 1; 315), Cameroon (17,586; 393; 16,060), CAR (4, …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Sensitization of Police Officers and NYS staff in handling Citizens on COVID-19 matters

CS Kagwe: Commended Kisumu County for its sensitization of police officers & NYS staff in handling Citizens fairly & firmly on matters of COVID-19 without creating danger to themselves.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya is 26436

- 4,420 samples tested in the past 24 hours - 353,727 samples tested so far - 599 new positive cases - Total confirmed cases stand at 26,436 - 1,062 recoveries - Total discharged and recovered stands at 12,961 - 2 fatalities - Total fatalities stand at …

Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 update for South Africa (9th August 2020)

COVID-19 Update: A total of 30318 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, with 6670 new cases. Regrettably, we report 198 more COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number of deaths to 10408. Click the link to view the full report: https …

Coronavirus - South Africa: Total number of COVID-19 cases increases to 559858

COVID-19 Update: In the last 24 hours, there has been a total of 6670 new cases which takes the overall number of cases to 559858. Click the link to view the full report: https://bit.ly/33Ij8evDistributed by APO Group on behalf of National Institute for …