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Lagos eases coronavirus lockdown, reopening churches, mosques | News24

The governor of Lagos has said churches and mosques would reopen as the authorities move to ease the lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic.

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By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press/BNC Contributor BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Police fired tear gas at protesters in Serbias capital on Wednesday during the second day of demonstrations against the presidents handling of the countrys coronavirus outbreak. President Aleksandar Vucic

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Ghana coronavirus: 9,910 cases; bar operators appeal for reopening | Africanews

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Mauritius ends virus lockdown: beaches to reopen, borders still closed

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Boston Muslims to celebrate Eid at home

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Nigeria: Killing Fields - Violence Kills 2,771 Nigerians in Five Months

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Nigeria: Governors Defy Experts' Warning, Lift Ban On Worship Centres

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Tanzania's President banks on prayers as cases drop

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Dining in Greenhouses for social distancing [Morning Call] | Africanews

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Governments Backtracking As Confirmed Virus Cases Surge

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Liberia: Worshippers Express Delight in Opening of Churches Amid Nearly Two Months of Shutdown

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