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Argentina in default but creditor negotiations continue

Rappler
23 May 2020
  Argentina

The United States announces additional funds for Uzbekistan's fight against COVID-19

Relief Web
23 May 2020
  United States;   Uzbekistan

Nigeria vs Coronavirus: Cutting naira’s umbilical dependence on oil

The Africa report
23 May 2020
  Nigeria

Leading economist warns of 10 years of depression and debt

BBC News
22 May 2020
  Global

UAE sends medical aid to Afghanistan in fight against COVID-19

Relief Web
22 May 2020
  Afghanistan

Afghan Cabinet approves plan to ease Coronavirus lockdown in Kabul

The Statesman
22 May 2020
  Afghanistan

State of emergency coming to an end: What plans are in place to continue fighting the coronavirus?

Agenda.Ge
22 May 2020
  Georgia

S. Africa’s economy to reopen despite surge in COVID-19 cases~ senior offical

CGTN
22 May 2020
  South Africa

Nigeria sounds the alarm as COVID-19 hammers poultry industry

The Poultry Site
22 May 2020
  Nigeria

Parliament passes bill allowing gov’t to impose restrictions without its consent

Agenda.Ge
22 May 2020
  Georgia

USAID to allocate another $1.5 mln to Kazakhstan to fight coronavirus

New Europe
22 May 2020
  Kazakhstan

AIIB grants Georgia $100 mln to ease impact of coronavirus

National Post
22 May 2020
  Georgia

COVID-19 worsens pre-existing financial vulnerabilities

IMF
22 May 2020
  Global

Russia's coronavirus cases surpass 325K as curve flattens

The Moscow Times
22 May 2020
  Russian Federation

EU provides Euro 3.5 million grant to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

Opportunity Sri Lanka
22 May 2020
  European Union;   Sri Lanka

Russia says economy to shrink 9.5% in second quarter

Gulf News
22 May 2020
  Russian Federation

Georgia hopes to sell its pandemic response to tourists

Eurasianet
21 May 2020
  Georgia

Asia-Pacific countries endorse UN resolution for concerted regional action against COVID-19

UNESCAP
21 May 2020
  Global

Saudi Arabia launches third phase of COVID-19 testing

Zawya
21 May 2020
  Saudi Arabia

Kazakhstan Tengiz output at risk from Covid-19 outbreak

Argus Media
21 May 2020
  Kazakhstan