First two UN peacekeepers die of coronavirus

Two UN peacekeepers in Mali have died from the coronavirus, officials said Friday.
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SA teachers 'to sue over school reopening plan'
Teachers in South Africa want the planned reopening of schools on 1 June halted, Independent Online news website reports.
President Cyril Ramaphosa
South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse
The president of South Africa has warned that the country's coronavirus outbreak is going to get much worse, while announcing that lockdown measures are to be eased.
President Muhammadu Buhari
Buhari laments coronavirus impact on Africa's biggest economy
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Africa's biggest economy following stringent measures imposed to contain coronavirus outbreak.
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'Let's party, coronavirus has ended' - Tanzanian official
A senior politician has sparked disbelief among Tanzanians by saying that coronavirus has "ended" and calling on the public to celebrate in the streets on Sunday.
COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 6,486 with 1,951 recoveries
COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 6,486 with 1,951 recoveries
Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ghana has increased to 6,486 from the 6,269 announced last Wednesday.
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UN chief praises Africa's 'swift' coronavirus response
UN Secretary General António Guterres has praised Africa's "swift" response to the coronavirus pandemic, with reported cases much lower than initially feared.