townhouse. complex world 3 part documentary stores many w. . this is the news live from berlin the u.n. warns that africa could see hundreds of thousands of coronavirus related deaths so far african nations have reported just a small fraction of the world crisis but there are fears that the continent could see millions of infections in the coming months also on the program. in hong kong police arrest 15 democracy campaigners in connection with last year's massive

protests we'll hear from probably democratic opposition about what the crackdown means for their movement and. will make the civil defense volunteers i need to cheer up residence on the lockdown in spying for the spot of song and dance. anatomy how would welcome africa has officially recorded more than 1000 deaths from covert 19 but the united nations economic commission for africa predicts the pandemic will likely kill even in a best case scenario at least 300000 people on the continent and it could also push 30000000 into extreme poverty africa's 54 countries have so far reported a small fraction of the world's coronavirus cases but health officials. that's

because of limited testing capability they warn that in the next 6 months africa could see as many as $10000000.00 infections and the global economic group says well over $100000000000.00 is needed to assist the continent. joining me now is number executive director at african monitor in johannesburg nama thanks for your time the number of infected people in africa increased by 50 percent last week the death toll increased by around 60 percent to those numbers point to africa becoming the new a.p. center for the corona pandemic hi anthony thank you so much for having me on this evening so i think we need to be clear that when we're talking about epicenter as usually we talk about countries we talked about china eataly we talked about america so it's not possible for countries to become an epicenter i think that we significantly concerned as the african continent that we don't have the capacity yet to manage the spread of the disease but surely there are countries that are

going to experience that crisis much higher than other countries and i think that also it's good to kind of lead conceptualize that properly to say ok right now just over 20000 people have been infected that's compared to you know 2200000 across the globe i believe that african countries have been sweet and very very specific in addressing some of the crisis is that we're facing but yes africa is fragile we have at risk and the aspect and certainly said it's a number of things that we should be concerned about but. africa is also a huge continent with many different state societies and systems as you say canada said have relatively common measures be put in place for the entire continent where we see great variance on a country by country basis do you think. actually there already are a common set of measures that are put at the original level as you know that i'm

opposed to south africa's president is the chairperson of the african union there is and i forgot it's once team that's been looking at where i've been hotspots why does the medical supplies that are needed where is the most help needed i think smaller countries like book enough ah so in those kinds of countries need the help of regional effort but at the same time there is some specific cities so a country like nigeria with well over a 100000000 people has to have very different measures than a country that has 15000000 people as an example so we need both measures as in many other places in the world none of the top down in south africa's shop lee divided public opinion they do you think south africa would become a role model for other countries. i didn't south africa is a role model for other countries so if you look at our infections rates right now and the and they and the graph that measures they can have as it went we started seeing the plateau in the camp about 2 weeks ago 100 and now we just have about

just over 2000 infections i think that the fact that that case is unique from every single country in the wells and that is the strategy is that the african countries are taking because what we are doing is that we are buying time in tens of the ex says in the infection rate so that we can increase the capacity of our health said this is to manage this and they think if we can do that well across the region we will actually achieve that result so we need that we will make sure that by the time the infections actually climaxing we have the capacity we need we have the supplies we need we have the medication that we need. now from african monitors in just to have a spec many sects thank you very much for having me. police in hong kong have a wristed 15 high profile democracy campaign is in connection to the massive protests there last year they were included activists lawmakers and the ana event

and he establishment newspaper they are accused of it the other taking part in protests or publicizing them hong kong was shaken by a widespread street protest in 2019 spot buy and now abandoned proposal to allow extraditions to the chinese mainland. the biggest crackdown on hong kong's pro-democracy movement since the beginning of mass protests last year 15 activists were arrested on charges of organizing and taking part in an unlawful assembly is in august and october among those detained are one current and one former lawmakers including veteran pro-democracy activists 81 year old martin leading the prominent founder of the democratic party was also taken into custody. i don't regret what i have done. you know i'm proud to have the chance

to walk down our democratic road. with hong kong's excellent young people. have fewer. of those arrests said are due to appear in court mid may and some others were released on bail. hong kong was rocked by widespread protests in 2019 which sometimes erupted into violence they were sparked by a proposal now abandoned to allow extra missions to the chinese mainland almost 8000 people were arrested for taking part in the protests it is not clear how many of them are still in custody. let's get more on this and for that i'm joined by location high he is the vice chair of the democratic party of hong kong these are going to veterans of hong kong's pro-democracy movement why do you think they were taken into custody now. is that you supply sent

by beijing and. it's to make sites and it just scaring people from districts that i think this will be successful because he keeps people are determined to structural freedom and to keep exercising that freedom of expression and to treat his against the government and to police. the found a potty mouth and lee was among those arrested he said he was proud to be arrested when he was released on bio what did he mean by that. i believe the. young stews themselves. 10 months and their sacrifice. the rest of the cuticle beaten up by the police and i think a lot of young older generations have to be old on

a lot. to be standing with. and she. and i think. to be able to. do you think. the. way i think is. very angry because like much in the. expression. she pulled. and holds them.

thank you. very much. now to some of the other stories making news around the world. what a mother is reporting that a large number of people on a deportation flight from the united states tested positive for corona virus all passengers taken in the flight were taken to a facility for wanting concerns a growing that limited testing at u.s. migrant detention centers could be helping the virus spread in central america. the powerful chief of staff for nigerian leader moammar do bahati has died after contracting the coronavirus of a caddy who was in his seventy's strictly controlled access to the hottie the president of africa's most populous nation kerry tested positive for corona virus in late march after visiting germany. police in berlin have broken up

a demonstration against corona virus restrictions officers made multiple arrests the organizers say the measures which i did stopping the viruses spread violate the public constitution public gatherings of more than 2 people i currently banned in germany. the orthodox christian ceremony of holy fire symbolizing the resurrection of jesus went ahead without the usual throng of pilgrims to do coronavirus concerns however the count restrictions on travel will not prevent the flame from being transported to countries around the world according to tradition. u.s. president donald trump says the country is expecting total deaths from corona virus to hit $60000.00 people this comes as the state of new york continues to deal with the country's biggest break with all of the 13000 deaths so far and it's the state's most vulnerable communities who are being hit hardest. it's

a bleak new reality for new yorkers queuing to get their hands on some much needed food hundreds of people lined the streets in one of the hardest hit a human it is in this city. it's incredible we were here last week. and we we gave up 5000 meals last week 50 years. to spread giving out $8000.00 and we know it's not enough. many have lost their jobs because of a pandemic leaving little money for the necessities. of mrs cannot it's been 2 months now but i haven't been to work i was one of the 1st who caught the virus. i don't have a job so i don't have any money eva. i'm in great need and that's why i've come here to get some food whatever they can give me because basically i don't have anything. the virus has taken a heavy toll on the hispanic community in new york they make up nearly 35 percent

of the deaths and only 29 percent of the population. old people in nursing homes are always risk thousands have died in care facilities across the country with old age and cramped living conditions putting residents at risk and there are concerns that the death toll is actually much higher than reported. the coronavirus lockdown in spine has been in force for more than a month and is among the strictest in europe being confined to their homes as a major challenge for residents especially those with young children with this in mind one group of civil defense volunteers is using music and dance to try and lighten the mood. here is. can they not be caught of their normal job description but the families confined to their jihad steering not brings a little light village. the young volunteers from the spanish civil

protection agency actually met it to cheer up residence in this small town just outside measure it. will fit in well with that. i wanted to volunteer because in this situation i think we all have to work together in some way and i'm a native son by being at harm and others by going out and doing this after just those identified are going to get a common and her colleagues are getting ready for the next mission a surprise visit to little son who is just 10 full why god oh my all the children in the neighborhood who have had a birthday they haven't been able to celebrate with family and friends to such if it could and of course the song. to son neil has overcome this initial shyness he can't resist time saying i'm not.

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