The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is as yet no evidence that the spread of coronavirus is reduced in Africa because of the higher temperatures there. The virus has so far multiplied more slowly in Africa than in Asia or Europe, but 34 African countries have now reported[Read More…]
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South Africa Enacts Regulations Criminalizing ‘Disinformation’ On Coronavirus Outbreak
The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed concern over newly passed regulations in South Africa that criminalize disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and could potentially prompt other countries to adopt more repressive rules and censorship against the press. The South African government enacted new regulations, which CPJ reviewed, criminalizing statements intended[Read More…]
Coronavirus: Gambia Suspends European Flights
The Gambia is from immediate effect suspending flights from 13 European countries including the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the small West African country. The decision was made at Thursday’s cabinet meeting following recommendations by health experts in the country. On Tuesday a 21-year-old woman who[Read More…]
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