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27, March 2020
Southern Cameroons: President Sisiku Ayuk Tabe revisits 11th February, the Anniversary of a Very Unholy Marriage 0
In 2017…people from the grassroots decided to stick together to say “enough is enough”. They are asking for their freedom from this modern day slavery in the grip of the government of the Republic of Cameroon. This was triggered by the Teachers’ and Lawyers’ strikes at the close of 2016… As this stalemate continues, popular […]
27, March 2020
Coronavirus vaccine: Many hurdles remain before global immunization is feasible 0
Even at their most effective – and draconian – containment strategies have only slowed the spread of the respiratory disease Covid-19. With the World Health Organization finally declaring a pandemic, all eyes have turned to the prospect of a vaccine, because only a vaccine can prevent people from getting sick. About 35 companies and academic institutions […]
27, March 2020
China reports one new local coronavirus case in three days, bars foreigners even with visas 0
Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted coronavirus case in three days and 54 new imported cases, as Beijing ordered airlines to sharply cut international flights fearing travellers could reignite the coronavirus outbreak. The 55 new cases reported on Thursday was down from 67 a day earlier, the National Health Commission said in a statement […]
27, March 2020
Coronavirus Fight: Singapore may jail people who stand close 0
Singaporeans could be jailed for up to six months if they intentionally stand close to someone else, under tough new rules announced Friday to halt the spread of the coronavirus. The city-state has introduced a series of new measures to tackle the virus, including closing bars and cinemas as well as banning large events. One […]
26, March 2020
France reports new spike of 365 daily coronavirus deaths 0
French health authorities reported 365 new deaths from coronavirus on Thursday, taking the total to 1,696. The rise in the number of deaths represents a daily rise of 27 percent, a marked increase from the previous day with France now in its second week of lockdown. This daily government tally only accounts for those dying […]
26, March 2020
Coronavirus in Italy: the heavy price paid by Roman Catholic clergy 0
They preside over funerals, comfort the sick, and are often themselves elderly: in the coronavirus crisis in Italy, priests are paying a heavy price. “A priest is always close to the people. For good or bad, it’s his raison d’etre,” said Monsignor Giulio Dellavite, secretary-general of the diocese of Bergamo, which is currently the hardest […]
26, March 2020
Of President Biya and death rumours 0
Cameroon Concord News Group is of the opinion that news of Paul Biya’s death is being greatly exaggerated again. By our records, this is the 8th time the world’s oldest dictator has died. In one of our extensive investigations on his crimes in 2017, we spoke to someone in his inner core who opined that […]
26, March 2020
Cameroon: Church facing Covid-19 0
Cameroon, like many other countries in the world, has embarked on measures aimed at preventing the spread of the new coronavirus. Based on measures announced by the government, Cameroonian Bishops have invited their faithful to respect the new rules in place. A call for compliance The prelates have urged the faithful to pray fervently as […]
26, March 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia to ground all international flights from midnight 0
Russia will halt all international flights from midnight on Friday under a government decree listing new measures against the coronavirus outbreak. The decree published on Thursday orders aviation authorities to halt all regular and charter flights, with the exception of special flights evacuating Russian citizens from abroad. Russia’s civil aviation agency Rosaviatsiya will halt “regular […]
27, March 2020
British PM Johnson tests positive for COVID-19 0
by soter • Headline News, News, World
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” he said on Twitter, posting a video message. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference […]