The
Government of Poland announces a new national
lockdown, which will close all cultural venues and non-essential shops for three weeks beginning on March 20 as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase.
(Politico.eu)
UNESCO Director General
Audrey Azoulay is expected to be reelected as head of the agency after no other candidates were nominated.
(Reuters)
Pope Francis expresses his concerns over the tense situation in
Paraguay due to a deepening health and political crisis in the South American nation which have led to
protests and instances of violence in recent days. In his message, the Pope appeals for dialogue to prevail over violence.
(Vatican News)
PresidentJohn Magufuli dies of heart complications, which are believed to have resulted from COVID-19. Vice President
Samia Suluhu is expected to succeed him and become Tanzania's first female president.
(Al Jazeera)