South Africa records first neonatal coronavirus death, toll jumps to 339
South Africa recorded its first neonatal coronavirus death on Wednesday, as the death toll jumped by 27 to 339, the health ministry said.
Peru’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 100,000: health ministry
Peru’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 100,000, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday.
Hush descends on Havana as street performers vanish in wake of tourists
With her buoyant colonial-style dresses and witty songs about the roasted peanuts she sells, street vendor Lyssett Perez had become something of a living landmark in Havana alongside its old fortresses, squares and churches.
Botswana to end 48-day lockdown at midnight
Botswana will end a 48-day lockdown at midnight on Wednesday, allowing all businesses and schools to reopen under strict conditions as it tries to restart an economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Algerian activists jailed for criticising authorities, rights group says
Algeria has jailed three activists on charges including threatening national unity for criticising President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the judiciary, a group defending detainees said on Wednesday.
Burundi voting ends in calm despite fraud allegation
Voting in Burundi’s presidential election passed calmly on Wednesday despite simmering political violence, the coronavirus pandemic and the opposition accusing the authorities of fraud.
Swedish antibody study shows long road to immunity as COVID-19 toll mounts
A Swedish study found that just 7.3 percent of Stockholmers developed COVID-19 antibodies by late April, which could fuel concern that a decision not to lock down Sweden against the pandemic may bring little herd immunity in the near future.
Iran will support any nation or group that fights Israel: supreme leader
Iran will support any nation or group that fights Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, ahead of this week’s annual observance of Quds (Jerusalem) Day to express support for Palestinians.
Brazil delays vote on land bill amid threat of environmental boycott
Brazil’s lower house of Congress on Wednesday delayed voting on a land bill seen by some as contributing to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, which has dozens of European companies threatening to boycott Brazilian exports.
Mexico orders probe into alleged graft linked to ex-president
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday ordered an investigation into allegations the former government irregularly awarded lucrative contracts to a firm allegedly tied to the family of his predecessor, Enrique Pena Nieto.
