[CPJ\ Zimbabwean reporter Hopewell Chin’ono]
CPJ: “Chin’ono, an award-winning investigative journalist who recently covered alleged government corruption in the procurement of COVID-19 supplies, was arrested on July 20 and charged with incitement.”
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African Union
CPJ Calls on African Union to Secure Zimbabwean Journalist’s Release
AFRICAN UNION APPOINTS SPECIAL ENVOYS TO MOBILIZE INTERNATIONAL COVID-19 AID
[COVID-19\Africa]
Mr. Thiam is a banker and businessman. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse and also served as Chief Financial Officer and CEO of Prudential.
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AFRICAN UNION REPORT: COVID-19 COULD CAUSE AFRICA 20 MILLION JOBS
[COVID-19\ African Jobs]
Reuters: Under what the AU researchers deemed their realistic scenario, Africa’s economy will shrink 0.8%, while the pessimistic scenario said there would be a 1.1% dip.
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AFRICA RECEIVES 1.5 MILLION TEST KITS AND 100 TONS OF COVID-19 MEDICAL SUPPLIES
[COVID-19\Africa]
Each of the Member States of the African Union is expected to receive 20,000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100,000 medical masks, and 1000 protective suits and face shields, to support their fight against COVID-19 in Africa.
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