March 16, 2022
1 min read

Africa’s Covid-19 cases near 11.3 million

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,284,902 as of Tuesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said…reports Asian Lite News

The specialised healthcare agency of the African Union said the Covid-19 death toll across the continent stands at 250,403, and some 10,560,754 patients have recovered from the disease, so far.

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya are among the countries with the most cases on the continent, said the Africa CDC, Xinhua news agency reported.

ALSO READ: Africa’s Covid-19 cases pass 11.26 mn

South Africa has recorded the most Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3,695,175 cases, followed by the two northern African countries of Morocco and Tunisia with 1,162,125 and 1,029,762 cases, respectively, it said.

In terms of regional caseload, southern Africa is the most affected region in Africa, followed by the northern and eastern parts of the continent, while central Africa is the least affected, said the Africa CDC.

Previous Story

Africa urged to join digital market place

Next Story

India in touch with France on Russia-Ukraine mediation

Latest from AFRICA NEWS

Nigerian leader’s pardon draws criticisms

During an event to mark the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democracy, Tinubu pardoned the “Ogoni Nine,” including celebrated writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, and described them as “national heroes.” Nigeria’s President Bola

South Africa’s flood toll hits over 80

A wall of water 10-13 feet high in places flowed out of the river, the head of the provincial government said, washing away victims with parts of their houses and trapping others

Gates to give most of $200bn fortune to Africa

Speaking in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, he also urged Africa’s young innovators to think about how to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare on the continent Microsoft founder Bill Gates says

Rwanda Quits Central Africa Bloc Over Congo Row

ECCAS, founded in the 1980s, aims to foster regional cooperation in areas such as security, economic integration, and conflict resolution Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of
Go toTop

Don't Miss

WFP warns drought leading to food insecurity in Horn of Africa

It added that the region has recorded a significant increase

Botswana all set for U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The Summit, to be held July 11-14, 2023, is the