Americas

Canada
Conrad Black: Canada must return to being a grown-up nation, now and post-COVID-19
Scheer calls for increased parliamentary scrutiny of Trudeau and cabinet over COVID-19 response
Trudeau warns U.S. over restricting the trade of essential goods into Canada
Toronto faces looming cash crunch; Ontario closing more businesses, most construction projects
Ontario could see up to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19, health officials warn
Infrastructure bank will play key role in stimulating economy after pandemic, Sabia tells Globe
Three of Canada’s biggest banks lower credit-card interest rates for some clients seeking relief
Debt nation: Canada borrowed itself into a tough spot, now it must borrow its way out of coronavirus crisis

USA
US stocks decline as jobs market collapse
US researchers develop possible vaccine with novel injection technology
Robert Kennedy's granddaughter and her son missing
Bill Gates Simultaneously Backs Seven COVID-19 Vaccine Trials to Accelerate Research
Long-term customers shocked as Bank of America restricts coronavirus bailout loans to businesses who’ve borrowed before
'Never say never': Mark Cuban considering 2020 presidential run
Navy hospital ship deployed to NYC with 1,000 bed capacity is only treating 22 patients
Memorandum on Order Under the Defense Production Act Regarding 3M Company
COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero's Farewell
Employment falls 701,000 in March amid coronavirus: US Government
Heavily indebted US upstream industry on track for record number of Chapter 11 filings in 2020
Rio declares force majeure at Kennecott after quake

Mexico
Mexico murder rate reaches new high as violence rages amid Covid-19 spread
Canada notifies U.S. and Mexico it has ratified revised NAFTA
Mexico outlook gloomy, risks limit monetary policy scope- cenbank minutes
26 infected with coronavirus at Mexico hospital; doctor dead
Mexico president says gang violence persists despite coronavirus
Trump Administration Discussed Shutting Oil Production in Gulf of Mexico

Guatemala
Midland-based HELPS team makes trip to Guatemala

Panama
Panama Canal operates normally, administrator says

Cuba
Cuba supplies homeopathic medicine to the elderly
British ambassador praises Cuba's solidarity against Covid-19

Dominican Republic
Caribbean countries in economic decline due to Covid-19
Coastal pollution reduces genetic diversity of corals, reef resilience

Jamaica
Jamaican gov’t ramping up drive to locate passengers, COVID cases now 53
Hunt on for volunteers as healthcare workers shy away from testing persons

Venezuela
Needs are soaring for Venezuelan refugees and migrants as the region prepares for COVID-19 outbreak
Venezuela to defeat US in case of an attack, warns Maduro
EU backs US plan for Venezuela transitional government

Colombia
Native Colombia ‘s recommended response to the coronavirus: return to the origin
Colombia’s leading weekly under fire after sacking critical journalist, again
Bogota wants Colombia’s migration authority to care for Venezuelan migrants

Ecuador
The number of deaths by Covid-19 increases to 145 in Ecuador
UN predicts 'deep recession' in LatAm due to virus
Colombia’s border with Ecuador becomes coronavirus priority
Bodies lie in the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador, emerging epicenter of the coronavirus in Latin America

Peru
Peru President: More than 1.4 million bonuses have already been delivered
President: Govt achieves the return of 7,000 Peruvians after border closure
Peru President: Emergency must bring out our great values
President: Government creates Reactiva Peru Program
Peru economy expected to grow up to 2.1% this year
Lima Group supports National Emergency Government in Venezuela
COVID-19 Ops Command: Each restrictive measure helps lower curve in Peru
Chinese company Alibaba donates 100,000 facemasks to Peru Government

Brazil
Brazilian jurists file charges against Bolsonaro at the ICC
Bolsonaro Says His Health Minister Lacks Humility
Lula and Doria Forget Differences and Exchange Social Media Messages about Coronavirus Crisis
Bolsonaro Flirts with Viktor Orbán, but His Tactics Resemble Jânio Quadros
Brazils Stock Exchange Records Worst Quarter in History and Dollar Rises almost 30%, to R$ 5.20
Brazil cannot take ‘months of isolation,’ warns President Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro's disapproval rating rises amid virus havoc
Brazil shuts 47 mining dams deemed unsafe

Paraguay
Brazil legend Ronaldinho may be in Paraguay prison until September

Argentina
Doctor in Chaco becomes Argentina's 38th fatality from coronavirus
Hugo Gatti: Being infected with Covid-19 has made me ‘learn more about life’
IMF to hold remote consultations with Argentina amid coronavirus pandemic
Argentina in dispute with creditors over debt grace period
35.5% of Argentines were living in poverty at end of 2019, says INDEC

Chile
Emergency meeting in Chile paints dire picture of salmon supply chain
Another cougar visits Chilean capital amid coronavirus lockdown
Chile wheat, corn production trending down
Chilean copper miners 'considering production cuts'
Chile: One month with Covid-19 in the country
Chile pension funds take coronavirus turmoil
Chilean Consul in Rosario dies from coronavirus

Uruguay
Australian cruise vessel stranded in Montevideo; following medical checks, healthy passengers could be released

Asia

Japan
Tokyo Considers Housing Coronavirus Patients in Olympic Athletes Village
Catholic bishops forum finds 16 cases of child sexual abuse in Japan
Americans warned to leave Japan or risk long stay as virus cases surge
Concern as Japan’s sex workers excluded from freelancer virus payouts
Dollar moves around ¥108 in Tokyo trading
Nikkei ends barely higher to snap four-day losing streak

N. Korea
International humanitarian organizations send COVID-19 aid to N. Korea
As Government Orders Public Mask Use, North Koreans Hastily Make Homemade Versions
Smugglers Beaten as North Korea Applies Military Law in COVID-19 Response

S. Korea
S. Korea reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 10,062 as of Friday
S. Korea's COVID-19 relief payments to target lower 70% income bracket
S. Korea enforces no tolerance policy towards self-quarantine violators
S. Korea reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 10,062 as of Friday
Conglomerates in S. Korea turn to remote recruitment amid COVID-19 outbreak
President Moon urges lawmakers to pass bill on April 3 Jeju Incident
In South Korea, How US General Contained COVID-19

Mongolia
Rio faces investor rebellion over Oyu Tolgoi

China
SCIO briefing on the health and security of Chinese students overseas during the COVID-19 outbreak
China releases 20,000 tonnes of pork from central reserves
WHO boss supported by China is now giving the nation too much credit on coronavirus, critics claim
‘Worst pandemic in century’ will wipe out more than $4 trillion from global economy – Asian Development Bank
Wuhan Warns Public to Stay Home as Financial Impact Starts to Bite
Lockdown Imposed in China's Henan Province After Fresh Cases Emerge
Chinese Automakers Warned to Brace for Parts Shortages
China intensifies fight against food, drug-related crimes
China to observe April 4 as mourning day for coronavirus victims
China reports African swine fever case in piglets transported to Sichuan

Taiwan
Hong Kong Journalists Under Pressure Over Taiwan WHO Reporting
Taiwan Competes with China through World Medical Diplomacy
Arrivals at Taiwan's airports show month-on-month drop
U.S. National Security Council thanks Taiwan for pledged mask donations
Centralized database key to COVID-19 control in Taiwan: study

Philippines
Duterte fires PACC exec who sought probe on Robredo's coronavirus relief efforts
Duterte: Police will continue to arrest lockdown violators
Duterte: 'I never said shoot-to-kill' quarantine violators

Vietnam
Vietnam grows its number of Covid-19 healed and has no death
Vietnamese economy to grow despite COVID-19: ADB
Government ready to sacrifice economic growth to protect public health: PM
MoH issues urgent notice to find people in contact with 237th COVID-19 case
COVID-19, price decline hit Việt Nam’s oil industry
Vietnam’s ‘super spreader’ among latest recoveries from COVID-19

Laos
Lao Villagers Lose Farmland to Chinese Banana Grower
Over 600 people team up to control fire in Oudomxay Protected Area

Thailand
Anybody seen outside during curfew hours will be penalised, warn police
Covid-19 outbreak dents wealth of many Thai tycoons
Army to monitor implementation of night curfew nationwide
BTS, MRT adjust service hours as curfew takes effect

Cambodia
NGOs Call For Coronavirus Budget After Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Asks For Civil Servant Donations
COVID-19: Việt Nam presents medical equipment to Laos, Cambodia

Malaysia
Be aware of 'Perdana Menteri Malaysia' malware
Malaysia records 217 new Covid-19 cases, tally at 3,333 [NSTTV]
Petrol, diesel prices continue to dip amidst Covid-19 pandemic
IGP: Public must have very good reason to travel more than 10km away from respective homes during MCO

Singapore
Coronavirus: what’s behind Singapore’s U-turn on wearing masks?
Indonesia receives 10,000 COVID-19 test kits from Singapore

Indonesia
Here’s how 31 million Indonesians will get free or discounted electricity
RI braces for hectic year in sports after COVID-19
Indonesia to electrify 433 remote eastern villages
Jakarta secures food supply for Ramadan, Idul Fitri as COVID-19 stokes anxieties
Indonesian police officers, families banned from embarking on "mudik"

Myanmar
World's largest Rohingya refugee camp braced for coronavirus outbreak
Fighting Kills Five as Violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Draws US Concern
Myanmar Migrant Workers Risk Fines And Jail to Get Home Amid COVID-19 Exodus

India
India's new domicile law baseless, open violation of UN resolution: FM Qureshi
Health workers fighting coronavirus pelted with stones in India
COVID-19 cases in Delhi mounts to 386; two more deaths: Authorities
Uttar Pradesh Police tries to acquire more humane face
Finance ministry likely to issue fresh I-T notice in NDTV case
India’s attack on Covid-19: Here's what Modi govt said in its status report to Supreme Court
Maharashtra: State to conduct rapid tests to expedite detection of cases
Coronavirus crisis: GST down by 8 per cent in 6 days, worry mounts for April
Amid lockdown, Ghazipur shut, Delhi zoo slaughters live feed for its big cats
Kurdistan facilitates the return home of nearly 100 citizens stuck in India

Sri Lanka
Empty hotels in Sri Lanka and Nepal point to lengthy economic hit

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Mosques stay open in Pakistan despite coronavirus outbreak
Pakistani Authorities Block Court Release of Men Convicted in Daniel Pearl’s Murder
NCOC works as ‘nerve centre for timely decision-making’ on COVID-19, says ISPR DG
Pakistan stop Friday prayer congregations to avert virus spike
Federal, provincial govts decide to quarantine tableeghi jamaat members
194 Pakistanis stuck in Turkey return home
Pakistan's debt management structure to undergo drastic changes
Moody’s cuts Pakistan’s growth forecast to 2-2.5%
Chinese medical team sent to Pakistan recommends more tests, epidemiological investigations

Afghanistan
UN chief warns ‘worst yet to come’ for countries in conflict, renews call for ceasefire
Will the Afghan Army Disintegrate After U.S. Withdrawal?
Ghani issues decree specifying Saleh’s responsibilities as First VP of Afghanistan

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to call up reservists to fight coronavirus, unemployment
Coronavirus Cases in Kazakhstan Reach 453

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz President talks over phone with ADB President Asakawa
Education Minister Isakov reports to President Jeenbekov

Tajikistan
Despite Zero Reported Cases, Coronavirus On Everyone's Mind In Tajikistan
Tajikistan boosts January-February production by 20% year-on-year in 2020
Tajik Court Sentences Jehovah's Witness To Prison For Refusing Military Service
Uzbekistan continues fruit and vegetable exports to Tajikistan

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan discusses WTO entry
Uzbekistan reports more new COVID-19 cases
U.S. Government announces additional support for Uzbekistan's efforts against COVID-19

Armenia
Armenia shells Azerbaijani positions on state border
Armenian President discusses COVID-19 pandemic with UNCTAD’s Director of Investment and Enterprise

Azerbaijan
President Ilham Aliyev: April battles showed strength of our state, army
Azerbaijan restricts citizens’ movement amid COVID-19 quarantine regime
Donations to Azerbaijan's Fund to Support Fight against Coronavirus reach $60.5m
Azerbaijan Railways company transports cargo uninterruptedly
EBRD pledges urgent financing for Azerbaijani companies
Azerbaijan's CAERC: Stirring investment market most effective way to combat crisis
Azerbaijani community of Karabakh issues statement on Kalbajar's occupation anniversary
By disseminating disinformation Azerbaijan covers up violations of ceasefire – MFA

Iran
UN worried about Iran prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak
Iran strongly warns U.S. about military threats
Zarif to Trump: 'Iran starts no war, but teaches lessons to those who do'

Iraq
Iraq bans Reuters over 'coronavirus cover-up' report
Iraqi doctors confirm coronavirus numbers higher than government claims
Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say

Syria
ISIS tells its followers to show no mercy and launch attacks during coronavirus crisis amid fears counter-terror efforts will be weakened by the outbreak

Turkey
Coronavirus has cost 'two million jobs', Turkish opposition says
Turkish band member dies following prolonged hunger strike
Turkey must release 'terror' convicts at risk of Covid-19
Istanbul becomes 'epicentre' of coronavirus outbreak in Turkey
Turkey imposes coronavirus curfew on under-20s, locks down dozens of cities
Turkey's Erdogan issues confinement order for under-20s
Turkey shuts borders of 31 cities - Erdogan
CHP leader says mayors will continue aid campaigns despite donation ban
NATO should strengthen its political role: Turkish FM
Turkey proves to be a valuable partner for Italy: Ambassador

Lebanon
Ministry of Health announces 14 new infections, 508 in total
Diab, Kubis discuss Coronavirus-related developments
Army warns against violation of mobilization decision
Yammine: To adopt transparent mechanism for appointments
Frangieh: We will no longer interfere in appointment bazaars
Hariri offers condolences to President of Philippines
‘Lebanon has so far been able to contain the spread of the virus’

Israel
Senior official said to report signs that infection rates in Israel slowing
Coronavirus: Shin Bet completes review of Litzman’s phone

Palestine
'Corona cake' is trending in Gaza
World Bank sees 'major global recession' coming due to pandemic
UN: Settler violence against Palestinians has increased during COVID-19

Jordan
Gentrification and grassroots resistance in Amman's oldest district
Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Shahahdeh resigns
Jordan’s extraordinary measures to contain COVID-19 spread draw int’l accolades
Projecting huge losses for sector, IATA calls for urgent financial relief to airlines

Kuwait
Kuwait largest contributor to WHO's coronavirus programs - Ghebreyesus
Kuwait: 75 coronavirus infection cases in past 24 hours
Kuwait FM phones Indian counterpart on ties, combating COVID-19
Kuwait: 1st shipment from divided zone since 5 years
Deputy FM: Citizens' repatriation 2nd phase starts next week
Kuwait exports oil from shared Saudi field following dispute

Qatar
16 South Africans who were stranded in Dubai and Doha return home

Saudi Arabia
KGOC praises Saudi Arabia's "professionlism" in joint operations zone
Saudi Arabia bans migrants from driving for Uber
Saudi deploys 'counter-insurgency force' to impose Riyadh coronavirus lockdown
Cut! Coronavirus pegs back Ramadan soaps
This is a Tool': Trump Says Using Tariffs in Saudi-Russian Dispute Optional
Saudis Reportedly Call for Oil Talks as Trump Boasts Riyadh, Moscow May Cut Output by 15Mln Barrels
Saudi Arabia calls to urgently discuss oil market situation
OPEC+ poker game on Monday: Russia holds better cards than Saudi Arabia

U. A. E.
Hitti: Four planes set to leave Sunday for KSA, UAE, Nigeria and Ivory Coast

Yemen
'Worst yet to come' for countries in conflict, says UN chief
Yemen: Flash Floods - Mar 2020

Europe

United Kingdom
UK PM Johnson continues self-isolation
UK police investigating 'corona cough attack' on Muslim woman
Queen to rally nation's spirits with historic television address from Windsor Castle
The inflexibility of our lumbering NHS is why the country has had to shut down
Field hospital opens in London, adding 4,000 beds to coronavirus fight
COVID-19 is forcing the intelligence community to think outside the SCIF

Ireland
Latest news from Ireland as 22 more deaths and 424 new cases confirmed
Poorest are most at risk as State faces greatest economic crisis
Fianna Fáil set to be largest party in Seanad
More than 12,000 arts events cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis
FBD shareholders could miss out on €35m dividend as it postpones AGM

Portugal
Guterres: world should unite against coronavirus
EU presses on with tighter 2030 climate target despite pandemic
Portugal: President admits 20,000 to 30,000 could be infected by 17 April
Portugal begins another 15 days of state of emergency
Costa indicates 4 May as deadline for face-to-face classes with normal school year
Investment in the Urban Rehabilitation Area of Lisbon decreased 12%
Autoeuropa extends suspension of production until April 12

Spain
Spanish Media Lashes Out at Rabat Over Maritime Border Legislation
Spanish outbreak catches up with Italy amid hopes of slowdown
Spain finally sends 2030 climate plan to Brussels

France
Trump, Macron discuss latest coronavirus developments
French doctors propose testing coronavirus vaccine 'on Africans'
France cancels ‘bac’ exam for first time since Napoleon’s reign
French ski resort a slippery slope to virus for Ukraine MPs: report
As coronavirus creeps into French care homes, a 'tsunami' of deaths go unnumbered
French politicians accuse US of buying up Chinese face masks bound for France
Trump, Macron urge 'increase (in) UN cooperation' on coronavirus: W.House

Belgium
Orban Lashes Out at EU Over Hungary Emergency-Law Criticism
China-Europe trains play bigger role amid epidemic
Coronavirus Started in China, but Europe Became the Hub for Its Global Spread

Netherlands
European Parliament thanks Cuba's solidarity in the face of Covid-19
More Belarusians to return home from Indonesia via Amsterdam soon

Germany
Germany imposes 500 euros fine for breaking social distancing
Constanta mayor looking to transfer coronavirus patients to Germany, should local hospitals become overcrowded
200,000 Respiratory Masks Meant for German Police Diverted to US, White House Denies - Reports
US snatches masks from Germany in act of ‘modern piracy’ – Berlin senator
Germany backs using EU bailout fund in virus fight: minister
‘Marshall Plan,’ Merkel method
Venezuelan Navy boat rams German cruise ship and sinks

Austria
US accused of 'modern piracy' after face masks diverted from Europe
The EC Waives Customs Duties and VAT for Import of Necessary Medical Equipment

Switzerland
Pandemic debt: Countries are spending trillions to save the economy from the coronavirus crisis. Can the world afford it?
Why A Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Years Away

Italy
Italian doctors’ fatalities reach tragic levels as they fight COVID-19 in overburdened hospitals
Cuban medical brigade in Italy thanks for displays of affection
Russian aid to Italy, dubbed an ‘influence operation’ by EU-partnered media outfit, is indeed shameful — for Europe
Italy and Russia Spar Over Alleged Coronavirus Spies
Mafia Gangs in Italy Poised to Profit from Coronavirus

Slovenia
Slovenia orders quarantine for most people entering country

Croatia
About 30 Antiviral Drugs are being Tested for the Treatment of COVID-19
Croatian cafe culture on hold – a reminder of its importance
Coronavirus knocks down labour demand in Croatia in March - think-tank

Montenegro
TV Prayers Fill Gap for Montenegrin Believers in Pandemic

Albania
TAP to introduce first gas in Albania, Italy in coming weeks, months
MedFund gives 1.8 mln for Tunisian, Albanian marine areas

Greece
Greek hotels to become shelters for asylum-seekers amid virus fears
Vartholomaios sends blessings to medical staff
ESPA cash set to boost real economy
Greek economy seen shrinking 3-4 percent this year, says FinMin

North Macedonia
Let's fight the coronavirus with facts about Europe's commitment to the Balkans

Bulgaria
Technomarket Donates BGN 100,000 to Fight Coronavirus
Google to Publish Location Data in Order to Allow Governments to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Measures
Bulgaria to Sign Two Contracts with China for the Supply of Medicines for the Treatment of COVID-19
NSI: Increase in the Production of Unleaded Motor Gasoline - by 1.4% and Natural Gas
Commercial Banks in Bulgaria Have 5 Days to Decide on Payment Moratoria
485 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria, 14 People Died
Sofia Marks 141 Years Since Its Proclamation as Capital of Bulgaria

Romania
Second, 30-strong batch of Romania-made isolation stretchers handed over to Defense Ministry
More than 1.064 ml suspended, terminated employment contracts since state of emergency start
PM Orban: PNL deputies to vote against bill on home arrest
Four more persons infected with coronavirus die, Romania death toll hits 122
President Iohannis encourages tight cooperation with Germany to combat negative effects on Romanian workers
Iohannis asks Romanians from abroad not to come home for Easter holidays
Debate on the suspension of credit repayment bill: PNL to vote against

Hungary
What Hungary's Viktor Orban's Power Grab Means for the E.U.
Hungary to unveil pandemic fund on Saturday, detailed plans on Tuesday

Slovakia
Stricter abortion rules do not require coalition deal. What is in the coalition agreement?
Slovakia: MPs approve economic measures to help individuals and companies affected by the coronavirus
Coronavirus puts spotlight on neglected Roma communities
Slovak National Theatre tickets had been sold out. Now it is losing €100,000 a week

Czech Republic
Czech authorities use sham ‘no mask’ Covid-19 excuse to tear down monument to Soviet liberator

Poland
Poland’s deputy PM proposes extending President Duda’s term

Ukraine
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 1,000 by Friday evening
Cabinet worsens outlook for inflation, wages, GDP for 2020
Finance ministry hopes to receive up to $5 bln from IMF to national budget
ICRC in Ukraine ready to visit prisoners in Russia-occupied areas if access is available
Gas transit across Ukraine falls by 53% in Q1 2020, Gazprom pays for all reserved capacities – gas TSO of Ukraine

Belarus
Belarus restricts coronavirus data as second death from COVID-19 is confirmed
Belarusian Industry Ministry enterprises working without problems

Russia
Russia extends paid leave nationwide to end of April
Russian scientists retract ‘alarming’ coronavirus genome
Vodka sales soar as Putin becomes butt of the joke
Russia denounces West's political selfishness to fight Covid-19
Global crude production should be cut by 10 mln barrels per day, Russia ready to work with US on oil markets - Putin
Orthodox Motorcade in Moscow Wards Off Virus With Holy Icon and Prayers
Putin says Russia ready to cooperate on cutting oil production
Russian Doctor Who Criticized Government's COVID-19 Response Detained

Lithuania
airBaltic to cancel up to 50% of planned flights until November 2020
Lithuania no longer allows cars from Russia, Belarus to enter
Belarus rejects Lithuania's worries about alleged hiding of COVID-19 data

Latvia
Latvian government increases penalty for breach of COVID-19 restrictions
First death from COVID-19 confirmed in Latvia

Estonia
Estonian government to help local governments with supplementary budget
Statistics Estonia: Mobility has decreased during the emergency situation
Estonia oil shale mine to stay closed until May

Finland
Palladium One's 20,000-hectare Finland reservation gets permit
Finland adds crisis funding top-up for mid-cap companies
Coronavirus causes 60% rise in online shopping in Finland
Passenger ferries to Finland continue to next week as restrictions held up

Sweden
Why the Swedish experiment could prove Britain wrong
Sweden is risking a lot as its virus experiment comes under strain

Norway
Norway's Royals send some encouraging words
Grocery stores fend off Easter crowds

Africa

Egypt
Hundreds of Egypt's medical workers apply for US visa
Egypt uses closed schools to distribute social support money
Egypt is more concerned with controlling information than containing the coronavirus
World Bank provides 7.9 mln USD to Egypt

Libya
Estonia contributing to new EU Libya mission
Humanitarian crisis worsening amid deepening conflict and COVID-19 threat in Libya
Serraj and Tripoli CBL continue years-long tit-for-tat over bank’s board reunification and ultimate control over Libya’s money

Tunisia
'Not guinea pigs': Africa vaccine trial suggestion sparks uproar
Tunisia Leads the Way: New Report Exposes Israel's False Democracy

Algeria
Africa's Conflict-Ridden Regions Face Another Existential Threat in COVID-19
Coronavirus Deals Blow to Newspapers in North Africa
Algerian, international NGOs, call for release of jailed reporter

Morocco
Morocco Records 30 New COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Total to 791
Moroccan Auxiliary Forces Contribute $2.9 Million to COVID-19 Fund
Morocco to Cover Funeral Costs of Low-Income MREs
35,000 Needy Families to Receive Food Supplies in Beni Mellal

Senegal
West Africa must learn from the past and protect vulnerable people
Repatriation flight evacuating Americans out of Senegal to land at Dulles Airport today
Senegal postpones Independence Day celebrations
Senegal GDP growth to shrink to less than 3% due to coronavirus -president

Guinea
Guinea: Govt Wins Legislative Polls and Constitutional Referendum

Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Tightens Restrictions After First 2 Coronavirus Cases

Liberia
Liberia braces for coronavirus with defunct health system
Liberia: Pres. Weah Withdraws NEC Nominee, Looks for Possible Replacement as Prominent Names Under Consideration
Liberia: Waterside Market Takes New Shape Less than A Week After Demolition of Stalls

Cote dIvoire
Global demand for protective gloves is soaring, but Ivorian rubber farmers are losing money

Ghana
Lebanese community contributes amount of 400,000 USD to Ghana

Burkina Faso
Number of hungry people spikes in Central Sahel as COVID-19 looms

Mali
UN Warns Mass Hunger Facing West Africa Will Worsen as Coronavirus Takes Hold
Mali: Preliminary Results Show Low Turnout in Election
Loans approved for Mali road development
Insecurity in Burkina Faso forces thousands of Malian refugees to leave camp

Niger
Niger's Issoufou echoes warning that coronavirus could kill millions in Africa
Four soldiers, 63 ‘terrorists’ killed in Niger clash

Nigeria
Lassa Fever Epidemic in Nigeria Far Deadlier Than COVID-19
Nigerian man shot dead for flouting coronavirus lockdown
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise to 185
Delta Lockdown: CPU Foundation embarks on “Food 4 COVID-19” in Ndokwa East
How Nigerian nurses, midwives are being treated at isolation centres

Cameroon
Cameroon Seizes Fake Coronavirus Drugs Sold by Scammers

Chad
Government, UN launch $715m humanitarian response plan for 2020

Eritrea
COVID-19 Supplies From Alibaba Never Reached Eritrea

Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Dam dispute stokes anti-Egypt feelings

Somalia
Three Somali militants killed in US airstrike - AFRICOM
Former Somali PM dies of Covid-19 in London
'Situation of children in Somalia is devastating' - UN Special Representative
Community empowerment is the key to containing coronavirus in Somalia
Somalia's help to Italy amid Covid-19 pandemic evokes heartening response

Kenya
East Africa Faces Rising Locust Swarms as COVID-19 Restrictions Delay Pesticide Shipments
Coronavirus lockdowns hit flower farms in Kenya
Kenya's Covid-19 cases rise to 122 as six-year-old dies

Uganda
Uganda Airlines at a Crossroads
‘I Refuse to Be Repentant’: The Woman Challenging Uganda’s Ruler
Uganda LGBT Shelter Residents Arrested on COVID-19 Pretext
Learn from us on corona, China envoy tells Uganda

Congo, DR
Congo-Kinshasa: Shortage of Basic Commodities Amid COVID-19

Angola
COVID-19: Angola's eight positive cases remain unchanged COVID-19: Angola's eight positive cases remain unchanged
Sonangol slams cooking gas speculation

Zambia
Fossil Find Suggests Homo Erectus Emerged 200,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

Burundi
Burundi: Aid Groups Blocked From Coronavirus Quarantine Sites

Tanzania
Coffee with Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji
Tanzania: Pmo Budget - Virus, Polls Dominate
Tanzania Railways Corporation - Promote And Manage Rail Infrastructure Assets

Mozambique
Mozambique: Five People Injured in Sofala Ambushes
Mozambique: One Case of COVID-19 in Cabo Delgado

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Ncube Establishes COVID-19 Crowdfunding
Zimbabwe: Govt, Civil Servants Headed for Clash
Zimbabwe: Government, UN launch a US$715m humanitarian response plan for 2020

Namibia
Namibia: 12 Elephants, 45 Rhinos Poached in 2019
Xi Jinping: China to continue COVID-19 support for Namibia, Laos
Namport donates 20 toilets to informal settlement

South Africa
South Africa: Police End Refugees' Five-Month Occupation of Cape Town Church
Ramaphosa and the convergence of three crises
10 people in ICU as SA's coronavirus cases break the 1 500 mark
About 1 600 of Bloemfontein church gathering contacts traced - Mkhize
Two thousand plus arrests for non-compliance with South African COVID regulations
Some South African lockdown regulations relaxed

Oceania

Australia
Qantas, Virgin to maintain four key routes
Isolation fines, spot checks climb in Victoria
‘Borrow’ immunity to protect frontline staff
Inside Australia’s most influential WhatsApp group
Australia doesn't recognize so-called "elections" in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh
Up to 42% of Australian gas resources uneconomical at current LNG netback prices

New Zealand
Kiwi broadcaster's moving message after Covid-19 diagnosis
Air NZ repatriation flight to Germany leaves Auckland
Worst-case scenario: 14,000 could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in NZ
100,000 tourists stuck in New Zealand to leave as rules ease

Papua New Guinea
Farming and art arose in New Guinea at same time as Europe and Asia
Domestic Air Services in PNG to resume