The World Health Organization has declared Coronavirus a global health emergency with 82 cases so far identified in 18 countries.
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Coronavirus weaker than Sars but may share link to bats, Chinese scientists say
The coronavirus discovered in Wuhan may share the same bat-related ancestor as Sars, according to the latest study by Chinese scientists, which said the strain was weaker than the devastating 2002-03 Sars outbreak but was still “highly infectious”.
At China’s Belt and Road Forum, Guterres calls for ‘inclusive, sustainable and durable’ development
China’s international trade and economic development plan – known as the Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and to reversing the negative impact of climate change, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, speaking in Beijing, China.
African Development Bank Hails Canada’s US$1.1 billion pledge in callable capital support
Canada’s announcement, to be approved by the Bank’s governors, was made by Maryam Monsef, the Canadian Minister of International Development and for Women and Gender Equality.
NASA finds Asian glaciers slowed by ice loss
A NASA-led, international study finds Asia’s high mountain glaciers are flowing more slowly in response to widespread ice loss, affecting freshwater availability downstream in India, Pakistan and China.
Dangote urges deepening of African economy through free trade
Foremost businessman, Aliko Dangote has in London called for conscious efforts at deepening African regional market by African investors and governments to aid rapid growth and development of the Continent’s economy.
Sierra Leone: Government ministers address the press on outcomes of China-Africa Summit
Ministers who returned with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio from the combined trips of a state visit and the Forum for Africa-China Cooperation Summit (FOCAC) in Beijing have addressed the press on sector specific interests.
