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<p>Somalia has recorded over 2900 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 90 deaths, and as the cases continue to rise, the health systems in the country are being rapidly confronted with increasing demand for patient care from COVID-19.  Dr. Mahad Mohammed Hassan, Head of the National Humanitarian Coordination Center joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s healthcare sector

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<p>COVID-19 has not only been a health crisis but also an economic one. With supply chains distorted and massive capital flight experienced the economic effects for many African countries is massive, Richard Bolwijn, Head of Investment Research, Division on Investment &#038; Enterprise United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How the disruption in global supply chains is impacting FDI in developing countries

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<p>Kenya looks to protect key firms and sectors in Kenya-US Free Trade Agreement negotiations; President Kenyatta hints at the country&#8217;s inter-county lock-down being lifted and the Central Bank of Kenya predicts a strong economic recovery post-pandemic. These are the stories making headlines in Kenya, and CNBC Africa spoke to Journalist, Joseph Bonyo for more.</p>


Kenya looks to protect key sectors & firms in Kenya-US FTA negotiations

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<p>The tourism sector has been the greatest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with almost 80 per cent of jobs in the industry facing uncertainty. So what will it take it to bounce back? Toyin Abiodun, Strategic Adviser at Rwanda&#8217;s Ministry joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How to revive Rwandan tourism after COVID-19

How to revive Rwandan tourism post-COVID-19

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<p>In what feels like a race against time, Kenya parliament&#8217;s budgets appropriations committee approved the third supplementary budget on Friday for the financial year ending tomorrow, why so late and what are the implications of the latest changes? Churchill Ogutu, Head of Research at Genghis Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 7%

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<p>More than ever the role of technology in ushering us into a new normal has been more evident but are we banking on the right industry for a quick bounce back? Is this even possible? Lacina Koné, Director General of Smart Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How technology is being deployed to combat the pandemic

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<p>Last year, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) implemented new reforms to ease tax payment and to further reduce the time spent on matters concerning tax administration. CNBC Africa’s Fiona Muthoni spoke with Bizimana Ruganintwali Pascal, Commissioner General of RRA for more.</p>


RRA’s Bizimana Pascal on the effectiveness of tax reforms

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<p>Local Rwandan NGO, Solid Africa has been operating since 2011, providing food, hygiene products and medical fees for the most vulnerable patients in public hospitals with the help of donations and volunteers. Now with support from larger development partners, the organization has managed to open an industrial kitchen and can cater to hundreds of patients a day just in time for response to a global pandemic. Solid Africa Founder, Isabelle Kamariza joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How this Rwandan NGO is stepping up to feed vulnerable patients during COVID-19

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<p>African Union sanctions for unpaid dues, desert locusts wreaking havoc on agriculture and a promising new deal on State allocation meant to enhance local trade; these are the stories making news in South Sudan. CNBC Africa spoke to analyst, Akol Dok for more.</p>


South Sudan leaders reach key deal on control of states

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<p>As the fiscal year comes to an end, it&#8217;s been reported that the Uganda Revenue Authority will close it out with a shortfall of around $775.5 million. The body says that the deficit is largely due to the effects of Covid-19, but this isn&#8217;t the first time tax revenues have fallen short of expectations. CNBC Africa spoke to the Head of Public and Corporate Affairs for the Uganda Revenue Authority, Vincent Seruma for more.</p>


How the Uganda Revenue Authority is responding to COVID-19 shocks

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<p>Today as more and more people across the continent are required to stay home due to government lock-down interventions, we are seeing a massive shift towards remote learning. As we adjust to the new normal and governments take the much needed next steps towards safely re-opening the economies and adopting possible return to school strategies, blended learning will play a key role. Angela Nganga, Microsoft Education Lead for North, West, East and Southern Africa, Levant and Pakistan Countries joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Microsoft: Secure collaborations key to advancing digital learning in Africa

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<p>Last September an initiative was launched by the United Nations Children’s Fund and the International Telecommunication Union, with the aim of connecting every school in the world to the internet by 2030. Now the project, dubbed, Giga, has officially kicked off and Rwanda has been chosen to lead Africa in implementation. Julianna Lindsey, Representative for Unicef Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This initiative seeks to get every African school connected to the internet

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<p>Agriculture systems are facing many disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The continent imports $80 billion of food and since January, 19 countries have imposed restrictions on food exports. The World Bank estimates that agriculture production in 2020 might contract up to 7 per cent in Africa. Lloyd D. Le Page, Senior Agriculture Advisor joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic is disrupting agriculture systems & food security in Africa

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<p>The Mayor of Kigali City, Pudence Rubingisa sits down with CNBC Africa&#8217;s Steven Muvunyi to discuss the priorities in his 5-year term and plans to meet the housing, water, and electricity demand for close to 4 million people that are projected to be living in the city by 2050&#8230;.</p>


In conversation with Kigali City mayor Pudence Rubingisa

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<p>Yesterday Rwanda&#8217;s final budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year was read by the country&#8217;s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana. In it, an expected decrease in tax revenue was revealed, as well as the amounts allotted for developmental efforts, domestic production and the transportation sector among others. KPMG Rwanda Senior Tax Manager, Angello Musinguzi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


What the 2020/21 budget means for Rwanda’s private sector

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<p>On Tuesday Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana announced the final 2020/2021 budget, 60 per cent of which will be sourced domestically&#8230;.</p>


Rwanda unveils $3.43bn 2020/21 budget

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<p>Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni in an address to the nation last night maintained curfew measures as the country’s fragile economy continues to be greatly affected by COVID-19, CNBC Africa spoke to Ken Agutamba Analyst &#038; Chief Strategist, Impact Communication Strategies for more.</p>


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Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s healthcare sector

COVID-19: How the disruption in global supply chains is impacting FDI in developing countries

Kenya looks to protect key sectors & firms in Kenya-US FTA negotiations

How to revive Rwandan tourism post-COVID-19

Kenya’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 7%

COVID-19: How technology is being deployed to combat the pandemic

RRA’s Bizimana Pascal on the effectiveness of tax reforms

How this Rwandan NGO is stepping up to feed vulnerable patients during COVID-19

South Sudan leaders reach key deal on control of states

How the Uganda Revenue Authority is responding to COVID-19 shocks

Microsoft: Secure collaborations key to advancing digital learning in Africa

This initiative seeks to get every African school connected to the internet

COVID-19: How the pandemic is disrupting agriculture systems & food security in Africa

In conversation with Kigali City mayor Pudence Rubingisa

What the 2020/21 budget means for Rwanda’s private sector

Rwanda unveils $3.43bn 2020/21 budget

Uganda maintains COVID-19 curfew

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East Africa

Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s healthcare sector

COVID-19: How the disruption in global supply chains is impacting FDI in developing countries

Kenya looks to protect key sectors & firms in Kenya-US FTA negotiations

How to revive Rwandan tourism post-COVID-19

Kenya’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 7%

COVID-19: How technology is being deployed to combat the pandemic

RRA’s Bizimana Pascal on the effectiveness of tax reforms

How this Rwandan NGO is stepping up to feed vulnerable patients during COVID-19

South Sudan leaders reach key deal on control of states

How the Uganda Revenue Authority is responding to COVID-19 shocks

Microsoft: Secure collaborations key to advancing digital learning in Africa

This initiative seeks to get every African school connected to the internet

COVID-19: How the pandemic is disrupting agriculture systems & food security in Africa

In conversation with Kigali City mayor Pudence Rubingisa

What the 2020/21 budget means for Rwanda’s private sector

Rwanda unveils $3.43bn 2020/21 budget

Uganda maintains COVID-19 curfew

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