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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), acting through the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa (the Special Rapporteur), Commissioner Lawrence Mute, expresses concern…

In the past three months, COVID-19, the disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus, has exploded across the globe. The spread of the virus has been matched by the proliferation of misinformation and ‘hate speech’ directed at individuals…

Speakers: Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, who will speak on growing cases in the region, concerns and how countries can cope. Lola Castro, Regional Director for Southern Africa, World Food Programme, who…

African Union Member States (51) reporting COVID-19 cases (9,198), deaths (414), and recoveries (813) by region: Central (917 cases; 33 deaths; 30 recoveries): Burundi (3; 0; 0), Cameroon (650; 9; 17), Central African Republic (9; 0; 3),…

African Union Member States (51) reporting COVID-19 cases (9,198), deaths (414), and recoveries (813) by region: Central (917 cases; 33 deaths; 30 recoveries): Burundi (3; 0; 0), Cameroon (650; 9; 17), Central African Republic (9; 0; 3),…

Overview 1. The World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 a global pandemic and urged governments around the world to act swiftly in putting in place prevention and management measures. 2. In Kenya, the President, following…

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The African Editors Forum joins fellow Africans in expressing deep concern at the devastating impact that the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had on lives and economies across the continent, leading to the temporary closure of some…