Tag: WARNS
Slovenian leader warns nation to “sober up” as COVID-19 case numbers surge
Slovenian Prime Minister, Janez Jansa, urged people protesting against a government curfew imposed to stem the rapid spread of the COVI-19 virus to...
French premier warns of new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has called on citizens to stick to local coronavirus rules, warning the government could impose further restrictions if the...
EU warns Turkey sanctions still possible in Mediterranean gas dispute
The European Union has decided not to sanction Turkey again at present in a dispute over Mediterranean energy resources, but warns Ankara that further...
Senior UN official welcomes positive developments in Sudan, warns of tough road ahead
UN Undersecretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Friday welcomed the recent positive developments in Sudan, and warned of tough tasks...
Botswana warns against holiday travel as COVID-19 surge continues
Botswana's anti-pandemic authority on Thursday evening advised the public against traveling during the coming Independence Day holiday, warning of a potential spike in...
Ghana police warns of secession attempts, ups security presence
There has been heavy security deployment in parts of Ghana as the country launches an operation on Friday to foil alleged secessionist attempts, authorities...
Tanzania warns livestock keepers against grazing in national park
Tanzanian wildlife authorities on Thursday warned livestock keepers against grazing their animals in the Ruaha National Park, one of the largest protected areas...
Spanish health minister warns of “difficult weeks” ahead in Madrid due to coronavirus
Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa on Thursday warned that the region of Madrid was facing "difficult weeks" as it struggled to control the dramatic...
Second wave of coronavirus coming to UK, PM warns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday warned that a second wave of COVID-19 in Britain is "coming in", and his government may...
UNICEF official in Lebanon warns of danger of illegal immigration
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Lebanon Yukie Mokuo warned of the danger of illegal immigration attempts by Lebanese children and...
Kenya warns of spike in COVID-19 cases amid disregard of containment measures
Kenya's Ministry of Health on Wednesday warned that low use of face masks and poor social distancing is likely to trigger a spike in...
Senior UN official warns of risks posed by COVID-19 to international peace and security
UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Wednesday warned of the risks posed by COVID-19 to international peace and security, including the erosion...
ICRC president warns of budget deficit, cyber attacks
by Martina Fuchs
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President called on the global donor community to urgently...
French president warns of suspending help if reforms not implemented in Lebanon within 8...
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday evening that he expects Lebanese officials to deliver on their promises regarding reforms within 8 weeks, al-Jadeed local...
New spy chief warns “not all Australians are good”
The head of Australia's cyber spy agency has defended domestic surveillance operations, warning that "not all Australians are the good guys."
Rachel...
Ugandan president warns politicians against violating COVID-19 guidelines
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni warned late Thursday that government ministers and politicians could get arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines.
Some ministers...
Nigerian labor union warns against large-scale layoffs amid COVID-19
Nigeria's organized labor will mobilize action against state governments and other employers of labor using the COVID-19 pandemic as a ploy to sack...
Russia warns U.S. EU against interference in Belarus
Russia warns the United States and the European Union (EU) against any form of interference in Belarus' internal affairs, the Russian Foreign Ministry said...
South Sudan military warns it will retaliate against rebel group
South Sudan's military said on Monday it will retaliate against the attacks by the militia group, the National Salvation Front (NAS) led by renegade...
Moroccan king warns of new lockdown amid spike in coronavirus infections
Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Thursday warned that a new and harsher lockdown could be imposed if the country fails to halt the rapid...
WHO Europe head warns young people as COVID-19 infection rates soar
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge on Thursday called on young people to "spread fun, not the virus"...
South African president warns against complacency as country further eases COVID-19 lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday warned against complacency as the country is about to further ease the COVID-19 lockdown.
The further easing of restrictions "is...
Tutu warns of turbulence in South Africa if corruption not dealt with
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu warned on Saturday that the country could be plunged into turbulence if corruption is not death...
UN Boss warns of impacts of COVID-19 on peace and security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reminded the Security Council of the multi-faceted implications of COVID-19 on international peace and security.
"The COVID-19 pandemic continues...
Geological Survey confirms Accra tremors and warns of a major quake
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority has confirmed that many parts of Accra were affected by three earth tremors on Wednesday night, saying the nature...
South African Reserve Bank governor warns of another depression
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on economy is likely to be like the Great Depression, said South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday.
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Ugandan president warns against domestic violence amid COVID-19 lockdown
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday warned against domestic violence among families amid COVID-19 lockdown in the country.
Museveni in a televised...
Uganda warns of rumors of immunity against COVID-19
Uganda's ministry of health on Sunday warned of social media reports alleging strong immunity among Ugandans and other Africans against COVID-19, saying such rumors...
Algeria president warns to tighten measures after resurgence of COVID-19 cases
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Friday warned to tighten lockdown measures and shutdown businesses in case infections from the novel coronavirus continue to escalate.
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WHO Boss warns COVID-19 still “extremely dangerous” amid ballooning caseload
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned Monday that the virus remains "extremely dangerous," though countries are seeking to return to normal...