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Liquor stores remain shut in Johannesburg as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends alcohol sales again as coronavirus infections spike and the health system risks being overwhelmed. IMAGES
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the nationwide lockdown is to be extended for an additonal two week period beyond the initial 21 days.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he is concerned about the recent "rapid escalation" and global spread of the new coronavirus pandemic. "The number of deaths has more than doubled in the past week... in the next few days we will reach one million confirmed cases and 50,000 deaths," he told a virtual news conference. SOUNDBITE
South African police patrol the streets of Soweto on the 4th day of the nationwide lockdown. Ensuring that informal businesses and smaller shops remain closed is proving to be a challenge in the country's poorer areas. IMAGES
Police in South Africa patrol Hillbrow neighbourhood in Johannesburg to enforce the country's lockdown. South Africa, which now has the highest numbers of infections on the continent, has ordered a 21-day lockdown to step the novel coronavirus outbreak, which comes into effect at midnight on Thursday. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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