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AU to establish continental anti-COVID-19 fund

The Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government has decided to establish a continental anti-COVID-19 fund to be used in the battle against the novel coronaviru

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COVID-19 death toll surpass 117 as confirmed cases climb to 3,924: Africa CDC

The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the African continent has reached 117 as confirmed positives cases surpassed 3,924 as of Saturday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Preve

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AU chairperson under quarantine after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Friday disclosed that he is under quarantine, together with other AU staff member, after an

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Chinese enterprises donate more medical supplies to Serbia

A shipment of medical supplies donated by Chinese companies in Shandong Province was delivered via a chartered flight on Friday morning from Jinan, the provincial capital, to Serbia to help with loc

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COVID-19 death toll surpass 83 as confirmed cases climb to 3,243: Africa CDC

The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the African continent has reached 83 as confirmed positives cases surpassed 3,243 as of Friday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Pre

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Africa's COVID-19 death toll reaches 72 as 2,746 cases confirmed in 46 countries: Africa CDC

The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the African continent has reached 72 as confirmed positives cases surpassed 2,746 as of Thursday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Pre

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EU decision to open accession talks with North Nacedonia acknowledgement of country's efforts: PM

North Macedonia's Prime Minister Oliver Spasovski said on Tuesday that the European Union decision to open accession negotiations with his country is an acknowledgement of the country's efforts and a

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Nigerian president's top aide tests positive for coronavirus

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seen at the opening of the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and the Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopi

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G20 summit goes virtual in response to pandemic

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors virtual meeting to address global challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic 23 March 2020. G20 leaders met this week, but not in person.On M

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EU agrees to suspend its strict spending rules

02:31 The European Union's finance ministers have agreed to suspend their tough rules covering countries running deficits, because of the impact of COVID-19 on member states' economies

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COVID-19 confirmed cases surpass 1,100 in 40 African countries, death toll rises to 28: Africa CDC

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Africa has climbed to 1,114 as 40 African countries reported confirmed cases as of Saturday afternoon, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Preve

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39 African countries report 1,021 COVID-19 cases as death toll reaches 23: Africa CDC

A total of 1,021 COVID-19 cases have been reported in 39 African countries so far, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) disclosed on Saturday. The Africa CDC, in its lat

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300,000 medical masks from China arrive in Slovenia

A batch of 300,000 medical masks from China arrived in Ljubljana via Belgium on Friday to help the country combat the COVID-19. At the central warehouse, Slovenian administration for civil protect

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Brexit trade talks in further doubt as EU's Barnier tests positive

Michael Barnier has tested positive for COVID-19 /AP The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, putting a further cloud ov

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EU's Brexit negotiator Barnier tests positive for coronavirus

Michel Barnier, the European Union's chief negotiator with the United Kingdom on the latter's withdrawal, said on Twitter on Thursday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. "I am doi

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Chinese premier says China stands firmly with EU in fight against COVID-19

China stands firmly with the European Union (EU) and supports its anti-epidemic efforts, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday in a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula vo

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30 African countries report 443 COVID-19 cases as death toll reaches 10: Africa CDC

Some 443 total COVID-19 cases have been reported in 30 African countries as of Tuesday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) disclosed on Wednesday. The Africa CDC,