COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

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COVID-19 pandemic in Africa :

↓ COVID-19 Pandemic by Countries and Territories in Africa: Egypt  | Algeria  | Angola  | Equatorial Guinea  | Ethiopia  | Benin  | Botswana  | Burkina Faso  | Burundi  | Djibouti  | Ivory Coast  | Eritrea  | Gabon  | Gambia  | Ghana  | Guinea  | Guinea-Bissau  | Cameroon  | Cape Verde  | Kenya  | Comoros  | DR Congo  | Republic of the Congo  | Lesotho  | Liberia  | Libya  | Madagascar  | Malawi  | Mali  | Morocco  | Mauritania  | Mauritius  | Mozambique  | Namibia  | Niger  | Nigeria  | Rwanda  | Zambia  | St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha  | São Tomé and Príncipe  | Sahara Arab Democratic Republic  | Senegal  | Seychelles  | Sierra Leone  | Zimbabwe  | Somalia  | South Africa  | South Sudan  | Sudan  | Swaziland  | Tanzania  | Togo  | Chad  | Tunisia  | Uganda  | Central African Republic

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The COVID-19 pandemic occurs in Africa as part of the global COVID-19 pandemic and is based on infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which emerged at the end of 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading worldwide from China since December 2019. As of March 25, 2020, 2,412 people in 43 African countries had tested positive. On April 17, according to Johns Hopkins University and Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 18,400 people in Africa were infected and 966 people had died of COVID-19.

Outbreak by country and territory and national measures

Egypt

On February 15, 2020, the first case on the African continent was confirmed in Egypt . According to Canadian scientists, official figures reported to the WHO on infected people do not correspond to the actual values. While only 210 corona infections were officially reported on March 21, the Canadian researchers spoke of at least 6,000 infections a week beforehand.

On June 10, 2020 there were around 79,254 Covid-19 infections (plus the number of unreported cases), over 3,600 people who died from Covid-19 and around 22,753 people recovered.

Algeria

On February 25, 2020, Algeria reported the first case of COVID-19 infection. It was a man from Italy, where the pandemic had started very early . 34 contacts were quarantined . A total of eleven cases had been diagnosed by March 3. On March 25, 264 infected people were known; 17 people had died of the disease by then. On April 4, there were 1251 infected people; curfews have been extended, including in the capital, Algiers, and eight other provinces.

From late May to June 25, 2020, fewer than 190 new infections per day were reported to the WHO. Since July 4th, more than 400 new infections have been reported every day and every day almost 3 percent more than the day before. With such a rate of increase , the number of infected people doubles every 25 days.

Angola

On March 3, 2020, Angola put an entry ban for travelers from China, South Korea, Iran and Italy into force at all of its 32 entry points into the national territory and prescribed a compulsory quarantine of at least 14 days for travelers from Portugal, France and Spain, plus general exemptions - and entry restrictions for Angolan citizens. Until March 20, 2020, the country was in a phase of anticipation of possible cases of COVID-19 infection. The head of the company Civep Contravem Angola said that there was not yet any increased demand for the protective masks and clothing manufactured here, but that there was enough stock of raw materials to increase production and meet demand if necessary.

On March 21, the Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta confirmed the first two cases of infection in Angola, two Angolans who entered from Portugal on March 17 and 18. The minister declared additional flights between Angola and Lisbon and Porto to bring Angolan citizens back as immediate measures, while quarantine facilities will be set up immediately for this purpose.

The ban on being on the street has been in effect since March 27, with the exception of trips that are necessary to go shopping and to work in certain socially relevant professions. A violation can result in immediate arrest. However, this order does not apply to members of the diplomatic corps and the international organizations accredited in the country. In addition, there is an inter-provincial travel ban as well as an entry and exit ban for people from and to Angola, with the exception of patients who have to cross the national borders for medical treatment.

Equatorial Guinea

On March 14, 2020, the case of a tourist from Spain was confirmed in the country.

Ethiopia

On March 26, 2020, the attorney general announced that over 4,000 detainees serving shorter sentences would be released from detention center due to possible contagion. At the same time, it was noted that many Ethiopians have not yet followed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's appeal for spatial distancing . The First Lady Zinash Tayachew published on April 7th the song Maren , Amharic for "Have mercy". A five-month state of emergency was declared on April 8; 55 infected people had been reported by then.

Benin

On March 16, 2020, the country's first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin. The second confirmed case was reported three days later. The city has suspended various international flights and people arriving in the country by air are being quarantined for 14 days as a precaution. Also, people of Benin are advised to wear masks and only leave home when necessary.

Botswana

International travel to and from Botswana was temporarily restricted by an order in the government's official gazette . The Botswana government also recommended that its citizens avoid shaking hands and hugs. All trips abroad that are not absolutely necessary should be avoided for the time being. Public gatherings with more than 10 people were banned in Botswana.

After President Mokgweetsi Masisi returned from the meeting of some heads of state of neighboring countries in Windhoek ( Namibia ) with deliberations on measures to prevent the spread of the corona virus, he went into a 14-day quarantine on his own initiative. He continues to pursue his official business, but keeps a temporary distance from his family.

On March 30, 2020, Botswana reported the first three cases; two infected people came from Thailand , one from Great Britain. A state of emergency was declared a day later; it includes an "extreme" curfew from April 2nd. Also on March 31, a death from COVID-19 became known on March 25. President Masisi intends to extend the state of emergency from 28 days to six months.

Burkina Faso

The first suspected COVID-19 case was reported in Burkina Faso on February 5, 2020 and confirmed on March 9. It was a returning tourist from the People's Republic of China with flu symptoms. On March 28, there were 207 infected people and several dead. A series of tests were initiated with the active ingredient chloroquine .

Burundi

Entrants from countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic had to go into quarantine for 14 days from mid-March 2020. Around March 20, Bujumbura Airport was closed, as were the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo . For a long time inland there were no restrictions. Football games and family celebrations continued to take place. The election campaign for the presidential and parliamentary elections due on May 20 was not interrupted. On March 31, the first two people who tested positive were reported to have returned from Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates . On April 8, 675 people were in quarantine.

Djibouti

On March 18, the first case was confirmed at the Bouffard Hospital in the capital, Djibouti . Seven other suspected cases were negative.

Ivory Coast

On March 6, 2020, the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Ivory Coast .

Eritrea

Travel to Eritrea and within the country was advised against on March 17, 2020 . The first COVID-19 case became known on March 21. Two days later, numerous restrictions were announced, such as a ban on gatherings of more than ten people. International flight connections were suspended on March 25th. On March 30, 15 infected people were reported; the following day there were further restrictions, including the closure of restaurants for two weeks and the postponement of court hearings.

Gabon

Gabon reported the first case on March 13, 2020 . On April 13, a 15-day “total” curfew came into effect, allowing exceptions only for grocery shopping and medical care. On April 14th, 57 people who tested positive were reported.

Gambia

On March 17, Gambia reported the first case. It was a group of 32 from the UK , one of whom showed symptoms. These people were quarantined, 14 of whom broke out. On the same day, schools across the country were closed and public gatherings were banned in order to contain them.

Ghana

Guinea

The first infected person was reported on March 3, 2020, a Belgian who works for the European Union in the capital Conakry , and a second case was added. Nonetheless, an election and a referendum were held on March 22nd . On April 1, the WHO reported 16 cases, other sources reported 30 infected people on the same day.

Guinea-Bissau

On March 25, 2020, the first two cases of COVID-19 were detected in Guinea-Bissau in a Congolese and an Indian. Both people were quarantined.

Cameroon

The first case was reported in Cameroon on March 6, 2020 . On March 24, an infected person died for the first time in Cameroon. On April 7, Cameroon had the highest number of cases in West Africa with 555 infected.

Cape Verde

On March 20, the SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected in an incoming British tourist in Cape Verde

Kenya

The first COVID-19 case was recorded on March 13th. As a result, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced numerous restrictions. International air traffic for passengers was discontinued. The day after, riots broke out. Employers were asked to let employees work from home whenever possible. In return, were VAT (sales tax) and the income tax cut. An aid package of over a billion US dollars was requested from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to alleviate the consequences of the crisis. Nevertheless, many employees were given leave of absence without payment of their wages; Casual workers and street vendors lost their sources of income. Thousands of commuters who did not adhere to the curfew were shot at with tear gas by police officers in Mombasa and, according to the media, they were also beaten.

Comoros

Democratic Republic of Congo

On March 10, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported the first COVID-19 case in the country. On March 27, President Félix Tshisekedi announced a state of emergency after an increase in the number of infected people and four deaths; the borders were closed, the capital Kinshasa isolated from the surrounding area. The block on access to the capital was only lifted for a few hours because there were "unnecessary" price increases.

Republic of the Congo

On March 28, 2020, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso announced a 30-day curfew that will apply from March 31, after the number of infected people rose to 19.

Lesotho

Although no COVID-19 case was known as of March 24, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane declared a state of emergency. The schools were initially closed until April 17th. Since then, travelers have been tested for fever at the border and have to complete a 14-day quarantine in one of the newly established centers if they come from countries affected by COVID-19. On March 23, South Africa closed seven of the 13 border crossings. Prison visits are restricted, and new prisoners are also tested. Thabane appealed to the population to avoid large gatherings, for example at funerals. He called on employers to take protective measures. The tourism industry reported a large number of cancellations. From April 1 to April 21, 2020, there was a “total” curfew; The house was only allowed to be left for essential purchases and medical treatment. Police officers used guns to attack people who violated the curfew. The first case was reported on May 13, shortly after the first easing.

Liberia

On March 16 and 17, 2020, Liberia reported the first two COVID-19 cases. These are employees who have previously returned from Switzerland. As a result, schools and universities and other public institutions across the country were closed. There were hamster purchases of face masks and disinfectants in the population.

Libya

On March 24, 2020, Libya reported the first COVID-19 case. The internationally recognized and the counter-government in Libya imposed curfews. In Misrata , parks and gardens have been disinfected and citizens are helping to distribute protective masks.

Madagascar

After several COVID-19 cases emerged, Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina announced a curfew for the cities of Antananarivo and Toamasina on March 23, 2020 .

Malawi

The Malawian President Peter Mutharika declared a national disaster as a precaution on March 20, 2020 and ordered the first protective measures against the coronavirus according to WHO recommendations. 15 billion Malawi kwacha (equivalent to 20 million USD ) are earmarked for a contingency plan; 2.5 billion kwacha were made available ad hoc.

Medical personnel were deployed at the international border crossings of Malawi to monitor the travelers for any health problems. All educational institutions in the country were closed with effect from March 23, 2020. Gatherings with more than 100 people are now prohibited, including a. also weddings, funerals, church events, demonstrations and working meetings of the government apparatus. Entry for foreigners from countries severely affected by the corona virus has been temporarily suspended, with the exception of travelers from SADC countries.

On April 2, the country's first three COVID-19 cases were reported: one person who had recently returned from India and two people related to her. A curfew was announced on April 15th, effective from April 18th to May 9th. However, on April 17, the High Court lifted the curfew after ignoring the impact on the poor.

Mali

Morocco

The first two infected were reported on March 2, 2020. Both had previously stayed in Italy. From March 13th to 15th, all flight connections were successively canceled, with effect from March 16th the schools were closed until further notice. With effect from March 20, the "medical emergency" was declared. On March 31, 602 people were infected - the largest number in the Casablanca-Settat region - and 36 deaths related to COVID-19 were counted.

Mauritania

The first case from Mauritania was reported on March 9, 2020. It was a tourist from Europe who arrived in the capital Nuakschott and was then quarantined.

Mauritius

On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth confirmed the first three COVID-19 cases in Mauritius. On the same day the government ordered the closure of all public schools and universities. The authorities used contact tracing to find each infected person. On March 19, 2020, a “hygienic curfew” was ordered for an initial 14 days. On March 24, 2020, the curfew was tightened and has since been extended several times.

Mauritius recorded the first death on March 19, 2020. A 52-year-old man with pre-existing diabetes was affected.

Mozambique

According to Health Minister Armindo Tiago, there is a confirmed case of coronavirus infection in Mozambique as of March 22, 2020. This affects a person 75 years older who returned from the UK in mid-March .

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi issued nationwide protective measures against the spread of the virus with effect from March 23, 2020. These orders are initially valid for 30 days. All public and private schools have been closed and gatherings of more than 50 people are now prohibited. All people entering Mozambique must undergo a 14-day quarantine.

Namibia

On March 14th, the first two COVID-19 cases in Namibia were confirmed. This is a couple from Romania . On March 17, 2020, Namibia declared a national emergency. Schools and universities will be closed for the next 30 days, gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. B. Sports events need to be postponed. International flights are only allowed via Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport, all flights from regions with confirmed COVID-19 cases are prohibited for 30 days. The only exception is South Africa, solely in order to allow non-Namibians still remaining in the country to leave the country and foreign Namibians to enter. On March 19, 2020, the third COVID-19 case of a foreigner was confirmed to the WHO.

Eight more cases followed by March 28, 2020, all of which were travel-related and not attributable to local broadcasts. Cases 1 and 2, the couple from Romania, were healthy again by then. On the same day, very strict exit restrictions came into effect, which were initially limited to the regions of Erongo and Khomas and the villages of Okahandja and Rehoboth . Leaving your own four walls is only allowed for grocery shopping, visits to the doctor and pharmacy, and as part of the work of essential services . All border crossings , except for trade, have been closed.

Niger

The first case of COVID-19 infection was officially identified in Niger on March 19, 2020 .

Nigeria

On February 28, Nigeria, the first COVID-19 case imported from Italy was confirmed in Ewekoro , Ogun state, based on a positive test result at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Lagos . 58 contact persons could be found who were sent to quarantine. As of March 29, there were 111 confirmed COVID-19 cases and one COVID-19 death in the country. In several states, including Lagos , a “total” curfew was imposed in late March.

Reunion

On March 11, 2020, the first imported Covid-19 case from the United States was registered on Réunion . On March 18, 2020, the number of cases rose to 14. Thereafter, contact restrictions were introduced. A total of 412 Covid-19 cases were registered by April 23, 2020

Rwanda

The first infected person was reported on March 14, 2020. The Kigali International Airport has been largely closed for 30 days; until April 19, unnecessary travel was banned and non-vital businesses were closed. By April 29, the number of infected people had risen to 225, according to the Rwandan Ministry of Health.

Sahara Arab Democratic Republic

Although no COVID-19 cases have occurred in the Democratic Arab Republic of the Sahara to date (April 21, 2020) , the borders were closed until further notice and nationwide curfews were imposed from March 19, 2020. As of March 24, 2020, no cases have been reported in the refugee camps.

Zambia

As of March 22, 2020, three cases of COVID-19 infection had become known in Zambia. A patient came back from Pakistan and is staying in Lusaka . According to the Zambian Minister of Health, Chitalu Chilufya, all three infected people are in stable health. On March 23, the government announced an emergency plan to contain the pandemic.

St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

To protect the population, on St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha , on March 18, a. a. a quarantine station was set up on St. Helena and in early April 2020 restrictions were imposed on international air and sea traffic.

Sao Tome and Principe

Although no COVID-19 cases have been reported in São Tomé and Príncipe by April 5, 2020 , the government has declared a state of emergency. It includes the closure of all hotels, cafes and other businesses. To avoid food shortages, the government has launched agricultural subsidy programs on the islands. Four positive cases were reported on April 6th.

Senegal

The COVID-19 pandemic reached Senegal on March 2, 2020 . Two COVID-19 infections brought in from France have been confirmed by the Pasteur Dakar Institute . 15 contact persons were quarantined at home. Traditional healers have been trained in detection and preventive measures against COVID-19. The state of emergency was declared on March 23rd and extended by 30 days on April 3rd.

Seychelles

On March 14, 2020, the Seychelles Ministry of Health reported the first two cases. Two travelers from Italy tested positive for COVID-19.

Sierra Leone

On March 31, 2020, Sierra Leone reported the first COVID-19 case. It was a Sierra Leonean who had previously been to France . He was quarantined on his return. After a second case, the government announced a three-day curfew from April 4 to 6, but doctors demanded a period of 14 days.

Zimbabwe

The first coronavirus infection in Zimbabwe was announced on March 20, and three cases were already known on March 23, with only 16 tests carried out. On March 23, Zimbabwe recorded the first victim of the pandemic, presenter and journalist Zororo Makamba . He became the second person in the country to test positive for COVID-19 on March 21, 2020.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a national emergency, banned gatherings of more than 100 people for 60 days and closed schools. A three-week curfew was announced on March 27, effective March 30, and was extended by two weeks in April.

Somalia

Three cases of coronavirus infection were known in Somalia as of March 27, 2020. Two of them are citizens of the country and the third case concerns a foreign person who entered Mogadishu through Aden Adde International Airport .

In March, all international and domestic flights in the country were canceled. To support the situation in Europe, Somalia sent 20 volunteer doctors to Italy to help contain the spread of the virus.

South Africa

On March 5, 2020, the first COVID-19 case was detected in South Africa . On March 15, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the state of disaster. On March 23, the mines were temporarily shut down. On the same day, according to official statistics, South Africa replaced Egypt as the country with the most infected people in Africa and a three-week national curfew was imposed from March 26.

Sudan

As of March 31, 2020, Sudan reported seven COVID cases. From March 26, 2020, nationwide bus connections and flight connections on March 31, 2020, and national borders were closed. Isolation wards have been set up for suspected cases.

South Sudan

On April 5, 2020, a person tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time. She had returned from the Netherlands via Ethiopia.

Swaziland

On March 26, 2020, three infected people were known who had previously been in South Africa. The Ministry of Health recommended compliance with hygiene rules and advised those infected against attending events and public spaces.

Tanzania

According to various sources, there was the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Tanzania on March 15 or 16, 2020, a man who had arrived from Belgium . Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa banned foreign air travel, closed educational institutions and issued a 30-day ban on public gatherings. President John Magufuli also appealed to the Tanzanians to contain the disease, but also advised them to visit sacred sites to seek healing. Local public transport is also not affected by the restrictions. Tanzanians returning from abroad and foreign visitors must quarantine for 14 days after entry.

Togo

On March 6, 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed the first COVID-19 case in its country that was brought in from Turkey .

Chad

On March 19, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 infection was officially identified in Chad .

Tunisia

Tunisia imposed a curfew between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. after several cases of infections. Stays outside the home are only allowed to purchase groceries and to visit the doctor. Over ten thousand driver's licenses have already been confiscated at police checks.

Even before the corona crisis, Tunisia was threatened with insolvency. The International Monetary Fund is supporting the country with emergency aid of 450 million US dollars, and the EU is providing 310 million euros.

Uganda

Health Minister Joyce Moriku Kaducu announced that on March 25, 2020, 14 people in Uganda were officially infected with the coronavirus. Two of them are Chinese citizens, the others are Ugandans. The first nine cases reported were Ugandan nationals returning to their country from Dubai ( UAE ). The head of the state health service Henry Mwebesa announced on the same day that around 1400 people had gone through the mandatory quarantine by then, 764 were in a health facility and 466 in private rooms. Inpatient treatment takes place in Entebbe hospital .

Central African Republic

The first infected person was reported on March 14, 2020, an Italian who tested positive after returning to Bangui . The government closed Bangui Airport for scheduled services; People arriving from countries affected by COVID-19 had to be quarantined for 21 days. Educational institutions were closed and gatherings of 15 people or more were banned.

Africa-wide measures

Between February 2 and May 27, 2020, 112 laboratories to diagnose COVID-19 infections were put into operation in 45 states and protective equipment has been shipped to the worst-affected states, with more than 100 cases. COVID rapid test kits have been shipped to 24 states. Isolation wards for infected people are in operation or under construction. The WHO Africa Department sent 232 experts to assist in 39 affected countries. In information campaigns on television , Facebook etc. The population is informed extensively about the infection in all African countries. On April 2, various organizations, including the African Development Bank , made available US $ 50 million for a WHO Africa “preparedness and response plan ”.

The African Union (AU) and its health authority initiated measures against the spread of the coronavirus in its member states through the regional centers of Africa CDC and is receiving diverse international support for this. At a press conference in Addis Ababa, the director of Africa CDC said that travel bans would delay the spread of the virus, but not ultimately. "Anyone who has followed pandemics over the years knows it doesn't work" and "Obviously, when you lock countries off, you should know how to reopen the country."

In March 2020, two foundations of the Chinese patron Jack Ma provided the AU with extensive medical aids to fight the disease. These included 1.5 million diagnostic test kits for laboratory use and over 100 tons of material for infection protection and control measures. On the initiative of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, these relief items were provided by the Jack Ma Foundation and the Alibaba Foundation as part of the joint AU-Africa strategy to combat the spread of the virus and taken over by their health agency Africa CDC . By Ethiopian Airlines is provided which supplies to the member states to distribute. Each country receives 20,000 laboratory diagnostic units, 100,000 protective masks and 1,000 protective suits and face shields.

Nationwide curfews are in preparation in 24 states, nationwide curfews are in effect in 13 states, and regional curfews are in effect in 11 more. In all states, air passengers are medically checked before entry, in some also at ports and border crossings on land. Complete entry bans are in force in 35 states, and only cargo flights or in emergencies are permitted in 22 others. In 9 countries, the entry of passengers from countries with high numbers of infections is not permitted and in 3 other countries only after a 14-day quarantine (status around mid-April). In Infocampania the population is informed about hygiene measures in the fight against Cov-19. Doctors and nurses are trained in dealing with patients and suspected Covid 19 cases and in quarantine measures.

Case numbers

World Health Organization (WHO) case numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic in African countries (as of July 21, 2020 (WHO region: Africa) and July 18, 2020 (WHO region: Eastern Mediterranean))

Country Case numbers Healed dead
South AfricaSouth Africa South Africa 381,798 208.144 5,368
EgyptEgypt Egypt 86,474 27.302 4,188
NigeriaNigeria Nigeria 37,801 15,677 805
GhanaGhana Ghana 28,989 15,677 153
AlgeriaAlgeria Algeria 24,279 25,331 1,100
CameroonCameroon Cameroon 16,522 14,037 382
MoroccoMorocco Morocco 16,726 14,360 264
Ivory CoastIvory Coast Ivory Coast 14,531 8,857 93
KenyaKenya Kenya 14,168 6,258 250
EthiopiaEthiopia Ethiopia 11,072 5,448 180
SudanSudan Sudan 10,762 5,688 680
SenegalSenegal Senegal 8,985 6,044 174
Congo Democratic RepublicDemocratic Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of Congo 8,534 6,044 195
MadagascarMadagascar Madagascar 7,548 4,286 65
Guinea-aGuinea Guinea 6,636 5,771 41
GabonGabon Gabon 6,433 4.034 46
MauritaniaMauritania Mauritania 5,985 3,826 155
DjiboutiDjibouti Djibouti 5,003 4,809 56
Central African RepublicCentral African Republic Central African Republic 4,561 1,411 55
ZambiaZambia Zambia 3,326 1,620 128
MalawiMalawi Malawi 3.149 1,256 72
SomaliaSomalia Somalia 3,106 1,444 93
Congo RepublicRepublic of the Congo Republic of the Congo 2,851 666 50
MayotteMayotte Mayotte (French) 2,808 2,614 38
MaliMali Mali 2,477 1,856 122
South SudanSouth Sudan South Sudan 2.211 666 45
Cape VerdeCape Verde Cape Verde 2,071 1,100 27
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea 2,053 660 41
Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau 1,954 903 26th
SwazilandSwaziland Swaziland 1,894 855 25th
ZimbabweZimbabwe Zimbabwe 1,820 488 26th
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Sierra Leone 1,727 1,273 66
LibyaLibya Libya 1,704 380 47
BeninBenin Benin 1,690 893 34
RwandaRwanda Rwanda 1,655 848 5
MozambiqueMozambique Mozambique 1,536 506 11
NamibiaNamibia Namibia 1,366 57 7th
TunisiaTunisia Tunisia 1,348 1,095 50
LiberiaLiberia Liberia 1.108 575 70
NigerNiger Niger 1.108 1,018 69
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Burkina Faso 1,065 913 53
UgandaUganda Uganda 1,072 958 0
ChadChad Chad 889 803 75
TogoTogo Togo 790 560 15th
AngolaAngola Angola 779 221 30th
Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe 746 588 14th
BotswanaBotswana Botswana 522 48 1
TanzaniaTanzania Tanzania 509 180 21st
ReunionReunion Réunion (French) 487 36 0
LesothoLesotho Lesotho 359 6th 59
ComorosComoros Comoros 337 319 7th
MauritiusMauritius Mauritius 343 333 10
BurundiBurundi Burundi 328 237 1
EritreaEritrea Eritrea 252 57 0
GambiaGambia Gambia 132 57 5
SeychellesSeychelles Seychelles 108 63 0

Consequences for tourism and wildlife

Research by a company that includes over 300 African tourism providers found that almost all of them saw at least a 75 percent decrease in their bookings.

In the Kruger National Park in South Africa alone , two thirds of the 500 tourism companies located there began to lay off employees (including wildlife guardians ). Some ranger units have reported an increase in bushmeat poaching, which impoverished Africans can feed on. As a precaution against poaching , through which poachers can additionally feed themselves through the sale of hunting trophies , three reserves in South Africa began to saw off the horns of rhinos so that they would not be killed by poachers.

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