Many Omicron patients “not as seriously ill” as in previous Covid waves say doctors - BBC News

Many Omicron patients “not as seriously ill” as in previous Covid waves say doctors – BBC News

The Omicron variant of coronavirus was first identified in South Africa. Doctors there say the early indications are that while hospitalisations are rising, so far the number of deaths and people needing intensive care is lower than at the same…

Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged - BBC News

Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged – BBC News

South Africa which recorded some of the earliest cases of Omicron is seeing a major increase in levels of the disease. In the past week the daily number of new Covid infections has risen rapidly, from less than 3,000 to…

Fears over “worst ever” Covid variant as UK bans flights from southern Africa - BBC News

Fears over “worst ever” Covid variant as UK bans flights from southern Africa – BBC News

Scientists are warning that a new Coronavirus variant is the “worst” they have seen. The B.1.1.529 variant has mutations which mean it may evade immunity built up by previous Covid infection or vaccination. Cases have been detected in southern Africa…

FW de Klerk dies: South African leader who freed Nelson Mandela and ended white rule .- BBC News

FW de Klerk dies: South African leader who freed Nelson Mandela and ended white rule .- BBC News

FW de Klerk, the man who released Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa and helped end white-minority rule, has died. The 85-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He came to power in 1989 under apartheid, a…

South Africa riots: Is recent unrest a sign of deeper tensions? - BBC Newsnight

South Africa riots: Is recent unrest a sign of deeper tensions? – BBC Newsnight

Over the past few weeks, more than 330 people have died in some of the worst violence South Africa has experienced since apartheid. Is the trouble a sign of deeper tensions? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Riots broke out in parts…

UN warns of famine in northern Ethiopia - BBC News

UN warns of famine in northern Ethiopia – BBC News

The United Nations is warning of widespread famine in northern Ethiopia after months of fighting in the Tigray region between rebels and government troops. The Ethiopian government is limiting access of aid agencies to the Tigray region, leaving civilians trapped…