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May 29, 2020
400 Migrant Workers Escape From COVID-19 Screening Camp in Malawi

Another 300 escapees from the screening camp have yet to be tested, raising fears the virus could spread further in Malawi, a country with one of the weakest health care systems in Africa.

May 28, 2020
Amnesty International Criticizes Zimbabwe for Prosecuting 3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists

“Joana Mamombe, Cecelia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova are victims of police brutality, sexual assault and enforced disappearance. Before charging them for allegedly breaking the lockdown rules, authorities must investigate the crimes against them ..."
May 27, 2020
Pandemic Magnifies South Africa’s Mental Health Care Problems, Experts Say

“While clinics and hospitals are open, very few of them still pay attention to current mental healthcare users during this time. And also, there is no screening for mental health during COVID-19 screening and testing, because of the combination of these challenge."
May 27, 2020
Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks

"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.
May 27, 2020
France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote

If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.
May 27, 2020
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
May 27, 2020
Hypocrisy Gone Viral? Officials Set Bad COVID-19 Examples

From U.S. President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, global decision-makers have frequently set bad examples, whether it's refusing to wear masks or breaking confinement rules aimed at protecting their citizens from COVID-19.
May 27, 2020
Study: Some Men Label Masks 'Uncool'

The study, conducted by researchers Valerio Capraro from Middlesex University London and Hélène Barcelo from the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley, California, found that American men say wearing one is a sign of "weakness" and "not cool."
May 27, 2020
3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists Facing Charges of Violating Zimbabwe's Lockdown, Dreaded Criminal Law

“Allegations are that the incident took place on 13 May in Warren Park. The charges come at a time when @JoanaMamombe, @ceechimbiri2 @marova are receiving treatment following their abduction, disappearance & torture on 13 May. No arrests have been made to date on the enforced disappearance ...”
May 26, 2020
MDC Alliance Urges United Nations to Probe Abduction, Torture of 3 MDC Alliance Women Activists

The MDC Alliance said it is dismayed by the recent “cynical statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Sibusiso Moyo that attempted to cast doubt on the abductions, and callously insinuates they were ”stage-managed-theatre”.
May 25, 2020
Zimbabwe Detains 2 Journalists for Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules

Paidamoyo Saurombe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who is representing journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira, said Saturday the magistrate court would hold the men until it makes a bail ruling Tuesday.
May 25, 2020
Western Australia Lashed by 'Once-in-a-Decade' Storm

Strong winds and heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday battered buildings and downed trees in and around the Australian city of Perth.

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Friday 29 May 2020

400 Migrant Workers Escape From COVID-19 Screening Camp in Malawi

Amnesty International Criticizes Zimbabwe for Prosecuting 3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists

Pandemic Magnifies South Africa’s Mental Health Care Problems, Experts Say

Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks

France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote

American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

Hypocrisy Gone Viral? Officials Set Bad COVID-19 Examples

Study: Some Men Label Masks 'Uncool'

3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists Facing Charges of Violating Zimbabwe's Lockdown, Dreaded Criminal Law

MDC Alliance Urges United Nations to Probe Abduction, Torture of 3 MDC Alliance Women Activists

Zimbabwe Detains 2 Journalists for Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules

Western Australia Lashed by 'Once-in-a-Decade' Storm

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Friday 29 May 2020

400 Migrant Workers Escape From COVID-19 Screening Camp in Malawi

Amnesty International Criticizes Zimbabwe for Prosecuting 3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists

Pandemic Magnifies South Africa’s Mental Health Care Problems, Experts Say

Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks

France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote

American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

Hypocrisy Gone Viral? Officials Set Bad COVID-19 Examples

Study: Some Men Label Masks 'Uncool'

3 'Abducted' MDC Alliance Activists Facing Charges of Violating Zimbabwe's Lockdown, Dreaded Criminal Law

MDC Alliance Urges United Nations to Probe Abduction, Torture of 3 MDC Alliance Women Activists

Zimbabwe Detains 2 Journalists for Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules

Western Australia Lashed by 'Once-in-a-Decade' Storm