Even without an outbreak, coronavirus could hit Africa hard
Export revenues could tumble as many countries on the continent rely on China for trade
23 February 2020 - 17:01
London — Even without a single confirmed case, Sub-Saharan Africa may be the region hardest hit outside Asia by the spread of the coronavirus.
The outbreak has shut down entire swathes of the Chinese economy, threatening world economic growth and curbing appetite for oil and metals that are the lifeline of many African nations...
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