More African countries confirm first coronavirus cases as Jack Ma pledges aid

Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa  Sunriseread

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How countries across the continent are getting prepared in case the deadly virus spreads.

African states face real challenges in trying to expand their testing for the coronavirus.

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>It is now official. Development partners (DPs) have not released even a single dollar out of the $558 million (Sh937 billion), that had been pledged to boost Tanzania’s 2014/15 Budget.

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday pledged $2 billion for a new development fund for poor countries on a UN visit showcasing Beijing’s growing global role.

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China's president pledges $81 million in Ebola aid
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Photo: Takaki Yajima, AP Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with his Tanzanian counterpart Jakaya Kikwete during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. China said it will provide $81 million worth ...
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