IPC: Connections
Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
The new coronavirus has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. "The main reason for this declaration is not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The concern…
Brexit 31st Jan: Prayers for the UK & European Union
The UK economy was reported as being close to turning point on eve of leaving EU. Confidence is rising three and a half years after the Brexit vote but the tight timescale for a trade deal could harm recovery. Britain’s economy is close to a turning point as the country…
Iran: Protests Over Lack Of Plane Accountability
Only days after large crowds of Iranians demonstrated national unity while mourning the assassination of the country's top military leader in a U.S. drone strike, anti-government protests have erupted on the streets of Tehran and several other cities. The protesters are angry over the establishment's mishandling of the deadly downing…
Nigeria: Boko Haram kills CAN chairman
Outrage trailed the murder of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Rev. Lawan Andimi after Boko Haram insurgents who kidnapped him rejected a N50 million ransom. The state CAN chairman, Bishop Dami Mamza, who broke the sad news to…
