Monthly Archives: February 2020
2 passengers of coronavirus-infected ship die in Japan
JAPAN
Two passengers of a quarantined cruise ship in Japan have died after contracting a deadly coronavirus that has...
Egypt, Algeria, South Africa at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus
AFRICA
While a new study says the three nations are at high risk, researcher say other countries with less-prepared...
WHO urges calm as China virus death toll nears 1,900
CHINA
The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak rose again on Tuesday but Chinese and international health officials...
Morocco fortress village hopes to draw ‘Game of Thrones’ fans
MOROCCO
Millions worldwide may have seen the desert fortress in the hit fantasy series "Game of Thrones", but fewer...
Nigeria’s Gov. Lalong to end delay justice, inaugurates committee
NIGERIA
In a bid to speedy up justice, Nigeria’s Governor Simon
Lalong of northcentral Plateau State, has inaugurated a Justice...
Popular Rwanda gospel singer dies in custody
RWANDA
A popular Rwandan singer whose music was banned by the ruling regime was found dead in Kagali, police...
Coronavirus: Chinese national quarantined in Kenya
KENYA
Authorities in Kenya are on high alert after a Chinese national after an alarm was raised by his...
ECOWAS countries seek solutions to Nigeria’s border closure
NIGERIA
Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are determined to find solutions to the ongoing...
Coronavirus: worried West African countries ‘strengthen cross-border coordination’
IVORY COAST
The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan on January 7, 2020. Cases have since...
Coronavirus: London COVID-19 patient took Uber to A&E
UNITED KINGDOM
The first person confirmed to have coronavirus in London took an Uber to hospital and walked into...