Tag: cp_people-places
Guinea makes wearing face masks compulsory
The president of Guinea, Alpha Conde, is making the wearing of face masks compulsory in a bid to curb the…
Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO – Trump
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed his administration to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). He…
Coronavirus: Why lockdowns may not be the answer in Africa
Many African countries have introduced lockdowns in order to halt the spread of coronavirus, but, as Alex de Waal and…
Police arrest 406 persons for violating lockdown order
The Ghana Police Service on Tuesday said 406 persons have been arrested for allegedly breaching the Imposition of Restrictions Act,…
Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 636
In the past two weeks since the institution of enhanced surveillance, restriction of movement and continuous public education to prevent…
South Africa hails ‘success’ in halting virus spread
South Africa says it is succeeding in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, with a nationwide lockdown showing clear signs of containing…