Resources
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November 17, 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (10 November 2020), 4,036,590 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 62,479 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 54,312,364 COVID-19 cases and 1,317,284 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, one new territory (Vanuatu) reported its first case.
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November 13, 2020
Youth Silencing the Guns Intergenerational Dialogues: Policy Report 2020
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November 11, 2020
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across African countries at an alarming rate, threatening lives and livelihoods. The pandemic has adversely affected people’s health and disrupted the economy across Africa. The Governments are combating the pandemic with mobility restrictions, social or physical distancing measures, prohibition of public gatherings and the closure of non-essential businesses.
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November 11, 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
• Inside the 33rd African Union Summit
• Other High-Level events
• IWD 2020 Commemorations
• United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
• Regional GEWE and COVID-19 response
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November 10, 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (3 November 2020), 3,863,674 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 61,628 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 50,275,774 COVID-19 cases and 1,254,805 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.5%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.
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November 07, 2020
Africa is geared up to overcome its development challenges. The continent’s teeming youth population, which is estimated to rise to 540 million in Year 2030, offers high potential of rapid economic growth and wealth generation if the youths are skilled and engaged in productive work. A skilled labour force attracts foreign investments.
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November 03, 2020
International media and organizations continue to spotlight Africa as an example of a successful COVID-19 response, particularly as Europe and North America enter large second and third waves.
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November 03, 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (27 October 2020), 3,434,225 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,289 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 46,412,100 COVID-19 cases and 1,193,177 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.6%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.
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November 03, 2020
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States, Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.
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October 30, 2020
The African Union Commission is proud to present this seminal work show casing good practices in addressing drug use challenges in Africa. All the articles in this compendium were compiled and submitted by AU Member States Drug Demand Reduction National Focal points.