South Africa imposes alcohol ban
South Africa has reintroduced a ban on alcohol sales and imposed a nighttime curfew as it looks to curtail a rapid surge in new coronavirus cases. In an address to the nation Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa also announced that masks are now mandatory in public, as the number of confirmed cases in the country exceeded 276,000. The curfew will be in effect between 9pm and 4am local time from Monday
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African coronavirus cases top 1 million
African coronavirus cases top 1 million
Coronavirus cases in Africa topped 1 million as the numbers are consistently on the rise due to widespread outbreak. South Africa accounts for more than half a million cases. Experts say a lack of comprehensive testing across Africa means the true extent of the pandemic is not known. In the continent overall, more than 21,000 people have died with Covid-19 and almost 674,000 people have recovered, the figures show
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Europe sees spike in coronavirus infections
Europe sees spike in coronavirus infections
Europe suffered a lot from coronavirus in the past few months but managed to get things under control recently. After getting the virus under control, a spike in numbers off-late causing worries for the European Health authorities. Young people could be driving spikes in coronavirus cases across Europe, the World Health Organization warns
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Radisson adds six hotels in Africa in a bet on future growth
Radisson Hotel Group has added six hotels to its African portfolio, the company said on Tuesday, as it pushes ahead with its expansion strategy on the continent despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Global hotel chains, including Marriot International and Hyatt Hotels, have increased investments in Africa, which has some of the world’s only growing economies even after the impact of the pandemic, and a rising middle class
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Protest against Mali president turns violent
Protest against Mali president turns violent
A mass protest in Mali against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita descended into violence on Friday as protesters blocked main thoroughfares, attacked the parliament, and stormed the premises of a state broadcaster. One person was killed during the protest in the capital Bamako, officials said
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