MONROVIA – The United States government is dishing out an initial aid of US$274 million to lead the world’s fight against the novel coronavirus. At least 14 African countries and European countries are benefitting but America’s oldest African ally and its neighbor, Sierra Leone were left out. The country partially shutdown with the discovery of the third case – a move that is now hard-hitting the already struggling economy. But the U.S. did not consider Liberia in its humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. government agencies are working together to prioritize foreign assistance based on coordination and the potential for impact.

Source: Front Page Africa April 01, 2020 06:11 UTC