Africa
Worst of COVID-19 is yet to come in South Africa: Top scientist
The infections and deaths in the country have doubled in the past fortnight after lockdown introduced three months ago were further eased
Morocco reports highest number of daily coronavirus cases
Local media reported the source of the outbreak was a strawberry packing plant in the town of Kenitra
Honduran president infected with coronavirus
His wife, the first lady, and two aides are all being treated after testing positive for the virus
Venezuela court orders takeover of 2 major opposition parties
Venezuela’s Supreme Court is known to be loyal to current president Nicolás Maduro
Mass graves unearthed in Libyan territory recaptured from Khalifa Hafter
Preliminary reports indicate dozens of victims, probably all civilians, found in the city’s mass graves had been buried alive
Pulling down statues of racists? Africa’s done it for years
To be fair, new campaigns in the USA and Europe are now following Africa’s lead
Zimbabwe dismisses rumours of coup, says country stable
National Security Council accuse allies of the late leader Mugabe and opposition officials of peddling rumours of an impending military coup
Poverty may hit another 49 million, says UN chief
Every percentage point drop in global gross domestic product (GDP) means an additional 0.7 million stunted children, Guterres said
Burundi: Officials say president died of heart attack, many suspect virus infection
Burundi’s government had downplayed the virus and held the election and large rallies while also firing their WHO representative
African, Caribbean migrants continue trek towards US border
About 260 people have been stranded in Honduras since mid-March when countries in the region closed borders