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Egypt remains Africa’s largest FDI recipient in 2019: UNCTAD
Country tops Africa in terms of reinvesting foreign companies’ profits by 41%
China, Africa enhance solidarity in face of COVID-19: Xi
Xi made the remarks in his keynote speech at the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19 held via video link.
Middle East, Africa renewable energy investments slip 8% in 2019
Egypt, Morocco, Jordan most active North African renewable energy markets with $15.7bn invested over five years
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa top 225,000
Africa CDC said that some 102,846 people who were infected with COVID-19 had recovered across the continent so far.
Ghana COVID-19 infection rate slows: official
Public transport operators in Ghana have been ensuring social distancing by reducing number of commuters and that passengers wear face masks
Up to 190,000 in Africa could die of COVID-19 if mitigation fails: WHO
Robust mitigation measures are key to averting widespread transmission of the disease that could overwhelm already fragile health systems in Africa.
China is a Good Friend, Good Partner and Good Brother to African Countries!
China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is going well!
Egyptian president attends African virtual mini-summit on COVID-19
Al-Sisi underscored importance of regional economic blocs in Africa in fighting the pandemic, commending results of previous African virtual mini-summits
Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase as some countries ease economic restrictions
South Africa seeks loans to fight pandemic, Algeria eases restrictions to refresh economy
COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 22,528, death toll at 1,127
Tunisia, Morocco, Zimbabwe extend lockdowns to curb virus’ spread
Tanzanian MP tests positive for COVID-19
Ackson told parliament that the lawmaker who has tested COVID-19 positive was infected with the deadly virus after he had travelled to Dar es Salaam
Africa needs $114bn to fight COVID-19: financial institutions
Development, private sector partners mobilise up to $70bn, leaving $44bn financing gap
Africa’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to 879
16,509 infections have been confirmed across the continent so far
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to contract by 1.6%: IMF
Decline due to coronavirus outbreak, lower-than-expected commodity prices, says report
Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent
Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far
Finance Minister discusses anti-coronavirus strategy with African counterparts
Cooperation must be strengthened to face pandemic’s economic repercussions, says Moeit
WHO warns of peak in Africa’s COVID-19 cases soon
Total of 13,064 infections, 698 fatalities confirmed across Africa
COVID-19 sweeps through Africa infecting 10,800, killing 534
Ethiopia declares state of emergency, whilst South Africa reports lack of PPE
COVID-19 infects 6,579 across Africa, kills 292
Rwanda leads continent-wide reaction with tight measures against pandemic
Digital transformation a must for Africa in light of Covid-19 pandemic: EABA
Association to hold first online meeting on 4 April
Coronavirus affecting Africa’s aviation sector, says industry association
Berthe noted that over the past decade several African airlines began operating flights to China to tap into the growing Sino-Africa trade.
Africa must take substantial efforts to attract private investments into renewables: IMF
Power shortages cost the continent about 2% to 4% of GDP a year
Zamalek dominate Africa from Doha
Zamalek mission enjoyed a large welcome reception by White Knights fans, singing with the players who landed in Cairo at 11 PM on Saturday.
Egypt contributes most to Africa’s annual growth: AfDB
Earlier than expected production from Zohr gas field supports Egypt’s contribution, says AEO report
Egypt ninth in mobile internet speeds in Africa
According to Speedtest Global Index, the country with the fastest average mobile internet speed in December 2019 was South Korea, recording 103.18 Mbps. The monthly ranking index While added that the UAE came second climbing two ranks with an average speed of 86.77 Mbps, followed by Qatar with speeds averaging 79.21 Mbps. Canada came fourth …
Egypt Post wins Excellence Award for best postal development in Africa
In addition, Egypt Post provided support to African countries through the Regional Training Centre in Cairo, which led to the PAPU adopting the Egyptian experience and circulating it to African countries.
Al-Sisi addresses Africa’s investment interests in UK-Africa Summit
There are promising, diversified investment opportunities in Africa, making it an important destination for international business institutions, says president
Japan to help improve Africa’s water resources management
JICA offers new training as a response to TICAD7’s outcomes, says Japanese ambassador
Red Sea Council to maintain security, wealth of member countries: expert
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab and African countries signed charter for establishing Red Sea Council
Egypt to be among top African bond markets in 2020: Bloomberg
EGP has rallied 12% in 2019, its best performance in at least 25 years, says Bloomberg