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South African schools to open under strict conditions
Motshekga said they wish to carry out awareness campaign particularly in rural areas and sanitize classes before opening the South African schools
Egyptian president attends African virtual mini-summit on COVID-19
Al-Sisi underscored importance of regional economic blocs in Africa in fighting the pandemic, commending results of previous African virtual mini-summits
Arab League expresses concerns on deterioration of situation in Lebanon
At least 31 people injured, one killed during clashes between protesters and Lebanese army
COVID-19 cases in Japan rise by 202 to 14,097
In Tokyo, the epicenter of Japan’s outbreak, COVID-19 cases has increased by 47 to reach 4,106, followed by Osaka Prefecture with 1,597 infections.
Israel’s coronavirus infections rise to 15,589, with 208 deaths
The daily average number of coronavirus tests in Israel has dropped to 9,000 in the past 3 days, after reaching a daily peak of 13,342 on April 20.
Arab League to hold session on Israeli annexation plans amid COVID-19 pandemic
At the meeting, which will take place online, the Israeli plans to annex the West Bank and the AL’s response to the annexation will be discussed. The ministerial level meeting will be headed by Oman at the request of Palestine.
Egypt stresses importance of committing to Riyadh Agreement
Power-sharing agreement was signed in 2019 between Saudi-backed government, UAE-backed STC
Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase as some countries ease economic restrictions
South Africa seeks loans to fight pandemic, Algeria eases restrictions to refresh economy
Separatists announce self-rule in South Yemen
The STC deployed its forces in Aden on Sunday, the southern port which is currently the government’s interim seat since it was ousted from the capital, Sanaa, by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
Mideast countries continue anti-coronavirus efforts as Ramadan starts
In Turkey, the new epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Middle East, the death toll of the coronavirus has reached 2,706 after 106 new cases were added
Algeria to reopen businesses to ease COVID-19 lockdown impact
Algeria has so far reported 3,256 COVID-19 cases and a death toll of 419.
Guterres warns of Israel’s plans for annexing parts of West Bank
UN Secretary General warns of deteriorating health situation in Gaza, Eastern Jerusalem
DR Congo prophet arrested by security forces
A police tweet following the hours-long siege on Friday simply read “Mission accomplished”.
Saudi-led coalition announces one month extension of Yemen ceasefire
A previous two-week ceasefire, ignored by the Houthis, ended on Thursday
Tanzanian MP tests positive for COVID-19
Ackson told parliament that the lawmaker who has tested COVID-19 positive was infected with the deadly virus after he had travelled to Dar es Salaam
Lebanon COVID-19 cases rise to 677, death toll at 21
Lebanese Health Ministry started on Monday doing random tests for people all over the country to assess the extent of Lebanon COVID-19 spread
Egypt calls for international action to maintain African food security
Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said the meeting tackled food security, especially in Africa, and ways to mitigate African suffering
Al-Sisi, Modi discuss coronavirus cooperation
Pair agree on exchanging experiences in combating pandemic, preventive healthcare
Jordan to ease lockdown while curfew stays in place
The curfew came days after Jordanian King Abdallah enacted an emergency law that gave the government powers that restrict civil and political rights and sent more than 60,000 troops and police across the country to enforce the new laws.
UN alarmed by alleged violations, prison break in west Libya
The statement came after forces aligned with the GNA seized the towns of Surman and Sabratha on Monday, pushing back the eastern-based Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) that has been trying to capture the capital for just over a year.
Saudi Arabia reports 493 new COVID-19 cases as GCC infections continue to rise
Bahrain has conducted 726,547 medical examinations so far
Eastern Mediterranean COVID-19 cases surge despite precautions
Turkey announces weekend curfew in fight against COVID-19
Africa’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to 879
16,509 infections have been confirmed across the continent so far
Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent
Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far
Eastern Mediterranean struggles to balance medical benefits against economics
Basic food items begin disappearing from Lebanon’s markets due to coronavirus
COVID-19 cases continue to rise across GCC
Saudia Arabia records 472 cases on Monday, reaching 4,934 infections
WHO warns of medical equipment shortage in EastMed amid rising Covid-19 cases
Fears increase for northern Syrian camps becoming Covid-19 breeding grounds
Saudi Arabia records 4,033 COVID-19 cases, highest in Gulf
Number of UAE recoveries rose to 588 after 170 new recoveries were announced on Saturday
WHO warns of peak in Africa’s COVID-19 cases soon
Total of 13,064 infections, 698 fatalities confirmed across Africa
COVID-19 sweeps through Africa infecting 10,800, killing 534
Ethiopia declares state of emergency, whilst South Africa reports lack of PPE
