Today: 6 May 2025
15 October 2021
1 min read

Africa’s Covid cases reach 8.4 million

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8,409,330 cases…reports Asian Lite News

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8,409,330 cases as of Thursday afternoon, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said…

Africa reports 8.38 million Covid cases

The Africa CDC, the specialised healthcare agency of the African Union (AU), said the death toll from the pandemic across the continent stands at 214,876. Some 7,790,169 patients across the continent have recovered from the disease so far, Xinhua news agency reported.

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases in the continent, according to the agency.

ALSO READ: Africa reports 8.38 million Covid cases

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

Previous Story

Indonesia allows int’l visitors from 19 countries

Next Story

China’s economic slowdown fuels anxiety across globe

Latest from Africa News

S Africa’s equity pitch

Steenhuisen was delivering the opening address at the three-day meet ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit towards the end of the year. South Africa holds the presidency of the G20 this year

India Rises, Africa Watches 

While struggling economies in Africa engulf themselves in ideological battles and take sides in the tariff battles, nations like India are placing their national interest first and navigating Global Trade challenges in

UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened

Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them In a historic and emotionally charged visit to

South Africa hosts virtual meeting of G20 Sherpas

During the meeting, Zane Dangor spoke about the importance of continuing to work with multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, to address global challenges South Africa hosted the second virtual meeting of

WFP warns as Sudan war enters third year

The civil war began on April 15, 2023, amid a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the leader of a powerful rival militia called the Rapid Support Forces The conflict, which
Go toTop

Don't Miss

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

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

‘India aims to voice concerns of Global South, African nations’

India has been emphasising on including the issues pertaining to