Non-Aligned Movement Unites To Foster Global COVID-19 Response

BAKU, May 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) – A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), in the format of a contact group, was held Monday evening, through video-conferencing in a bid to boost coordination among member states in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The summit, themed “United against COVID-19,” was initiated by…

NAM leaders unite in the fight against COVID-19

BAKU, May 5 (NNN-AZERTAC) — The heads of member countries of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) came together via a video conference today to address the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis. The summit, initiated by current NAM chairman Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, took off here today as the leaders joined the…

S. African Gov’t Sets Out Strict Measures For Workplaces

CAPE TOWN, May 4 (NNN-BUANEWS) – The South African government, on Sunday, announced strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at workplaces, before the partial resumption of business. Employers must take measures to protect the health and safety of everyone in their workplaces, Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas…

Global COVID-19 cases top 3.5 mln: Johns Hopkins University

MALAGA, Spain: File photo of members of the Emergency Military Unit (EMU) disinfecting the vicinity of the Maria Zambrano station earlier in March amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Photo courtesy of Álex Zea/Europa Press/dpa NEW YORK, May 4 (NNN-XINHUA) — Global confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 3.5 million on Sunday, reaching…

S. Africa Reports Highest Single-Day Increase In Covid-19 Cases

CAPE TOWN, May 3 (NNN-BUANEWS) – South Africa reported 385 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest daily surge, since the country recorded its first case in early Mar. The newly-added cases brought the total number of infection to 6,336, Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, said in a…

French Foreign Legion soldier fighting in Mali dies from IED injuries

PARIS, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A French Foreign Legion soldier who was fighting in Mali died on Friday from his injuries in an IED attack, the Élysée Palace announced in a press release on Saturday. Brigadier Dymyto Martynyouk was struck by an improvised explosive device during an “operation against terrorist…

Libyan east-based parliament condemns deadly terrorist attack in Egypt’s Sinai

TRIPOLI, May 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The east-based House of Representatives of Libya on Friday strongly condemned the deadly attack in Egypt’s restive North Sinai province, which killed nine military men. “The Committee of Foreign Affairs condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Egyptian soldiers in south of…

Covid-19: Rwanda announces plan to lift lockdown

KIGALI, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda’s government has announced plans to partially ease strict measures imposed six weeks ago to stop the spread of coronavirus. A highly awaited government announcement said the restrictions will be lifted from May 4 even though some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be…

Covid-19: Comoros announces first case

MORONI, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One of the few African countries without any reports of coronavirus has now confirmed its first case.Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani said the patient is a man who came in contact with a French-Comorian national who’d recently travelled to France before being hospitalised on April 23.His…

Covid-19: More prisoners freed in Zimbabwe virus amnesty

HARARE, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe has granted clemency to more prisoners, broadening the conditions for release in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a government notice, those who are facing life sentences and who have served at least 20 years of that sentence could be released. Some…
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