The health crisis linked to Covid-19 has consequences for the economy of African countries. Shops and industries are now stalled and many workers find themselves unemployed. The UN has requested an emergency program for the continent. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, hopes this call will be heard at the G20 on Thursday. You will hear his reaction.

In Tunisia, the authorities fear a rapid increase in the number of sick. Solidarity is organized within the confined population to help the most vulnerable to better live isolation. Reportage with volunteers in Tunis.

Finally we will go to Chad, where 98 soldiers died during an assault led by Boko Haram in the province of Lake Chad. President Déby went there.

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