Countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Mauritania, Ghana and Ivory Coast have seen a sharp rise in cases and are reporting near record levels of infection.

Africa crosses 2.5 million COVID-19 cases as it witnesses second wave of infections

Meanwhile, the Health Department said that the strike was concerning, warning that it could lead to public health risks.

No funerals for next three days as SA funeral homes goes on strike

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Niger, Mali, Nigeria, Congo Republic and Senegal are among those worst-hit this year,

Severe floods hit 760,000 people in West and Central Africa

The new coronavirus could kill 150,000 people in Africa in a year unless urgent action is taken, according to a WHO modeling study.

Virus could infect more than 200 million in Africa

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Africa crosses 2.5 million COVID-19 cases as it witnesses second wave of infections

No funerals for next three days as SA funeral homes goes on strike

Severe floods hit 760,000 people in West and Central Africa

Virus could infect more than 200 million in Africa