Ninety-eight days. That is how long it took for confirmed coronavirus infections to reach the 100,000 mark in Africa. But when it came to those cases doubling up to 200,000, it took just 18 days.The figures were cited by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday as it warned that the coronavirus pandemic on the… Continue reading Coronavirus Infection in Africa Accelerating- WHO_Ada Nkong

Britain's economy shrank by a fifth in size during April as the coronavirus lockdown shuttered factories, offices and shops, official data showed Friday, stoking concerns over a painful recession. Gross domestic product nosedived by a record 20.4 percent after a 5.8-percent contraction in March, the Office for National Statistics said. Taken together, the slump over… Continue reading Covid-19: UK Economy Shrinks By a Fifth_Ada Nkong

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was considering a guilty plea in the death of George Floyd, but the deal fell apart, ABC News has learned. The Hennepin County prosecutor's office confirmed to ABC News that Chauvin and his attorney were negotiating to plead guilty to local murder charges and federal civil rights violation charges… Continue reading Derek Chauvin Guilty Plea Deal Falls Apart_Ada Nkong

Thousands gathered in Houston, Texas, Tuesday to bid a final farewell to George Floyd -- the man whose last moments sparked outrage and protests across the country. In the two weeks since Floyd's death, tens of thousands flooded the streets across the US decrying police brutality and demanding lasting change. Floyd's friends and loved ones… Continue reading George Floyd’s Funeral: Loved Ones Hope It Will Bring Widespread Change_Ada Nkong

Bangladesh leads climate-threatened nations in push for global action A group of 48 at-risk countries urges international community not to let COVID-19 detract from commitments to tackle climate change Bangladesh vowed to put pressure on nations fuelling global warming to cut emissions and help address the plight of people displaced by climate change as it… Continue reading Climate Threatened Nations:Bangladesh Leads Push For Global Action_Ada Nkong

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack, according to the government. In a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday, the government announced "with great sorrow to Burundians and the international community" the passing of Nkurunziza, 55.According to the statement, Nkurunziza had attended a volleyball match on Saturday afternoon and was taken to… Continue reading Burundi: Government Announces President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death _Ada Nkong

George Floyd’s funeral will be held in his native Houston Tuesday after mourners paid their respects to the African American whose death in custody ignited global protests against police brutality and racism. Thousands of well-wishers filed past Floyd’s coffin in a public viewing Monday as a court set bail at $1 million for the white… Continue reading Thousands Mourn George Floyd Ahead of Hometown Funeral_Ada Nkong

Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden has said the late George Floyd will "change the world." Following a private meeting with Mr Floyd's family in Houston, Texas, to offer his sympathies, Mr Biden told CBS news his death was "one of the great inflection points in American history". The killing of African American George Floyd… Continue reading George Floyd Will Change The World- Joe Biden _Ada Nkong