In addition, in Côte d'Ivoire, restrictive measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic were lifted in Abidjan. The National Security Council has decided to lift the curfew and reopen bars and restaurants. Discos and cinemas remain closed, as do the borders. School resumption is scheduled for May 25.

In Niger, the faithful were able to return to pray in the mosques. Authorities have authorized the reopening of places of worship that had been closed for more than a month because of the coronavirus. The State carried out a vast operation to disinfect the premises. Our team visited a few mosques to see how social distancing measures are observed.

In Burundi, the WHO representative will be expelled by Friday. Bujumbura accuses the World Health Organization of "interference" in its management of the coronavirus crisis. An expulsion order which intervenes in the middle of the electoral campaign when no barrier measure is taken during the meetings. A triple ballot, legislative, municipal and presidential will be held on May 20.

In Cameroon, the Minister of Health has ordered the closure of the largest clinic in Douala for illegal billing for treatment of Covid-19, when it is supposed to be free. Charges dismissed by clinic officials. 

Finally in Senegal, the fishing sector has been in great difficulty since the start of the health crisis. It represents 2% of GDP. The activity of fishermen has been reduced in particular because of the curfew. Report in the coastal town of Mbour, a hundred kilometers from Dakar, where fishermen are trying to adapt.

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