AFRICA
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COVID-19: Latest statistics from African countries
As of January 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,336,851. Reported deaths in Africa reached 81,762…
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Is Mabuza Best to Lead South Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccine Drive?
Cabinet has approved the appointment of a 16-member Inter-Ministerial Committee on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme. In a statement, Cabinet…
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Global Pandemic Alert System needs an overhaul – Panel
The global system for pandemic alert and response is “not fit for purpose”, highlighting the need for a new framework…
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UK slammed for Its ‘unethical’ poaching of African health workers
Two doctors have written a scathing letter in the South African Medical Journal, criticizing the United Kingdom for hiring a…
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COVID-19: Ensure vaccine equity or face global moral failure – WHO
A year after the novel coronavirus first began to spread around the world, the World Health Organisation says that the…
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Museveni wins Uganda’s disputed election
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni beat his main challenger Bobi Wine to win a sixth straight term, but lost ground in…
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Africa’s Internet economy could be worth US$180 billion by 2025 – Google-IFC report
e-Conomy Africa 2020, a new report released today by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), estimates that Africa’s Internet…
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COVID-19: Nigeria to reopen schools despite spike in cases
The federal government says the January 18, 2021 resumption date for schools stands. According to Ben Goong, director, press and…
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Ugandan Presidential candidate, Bobi Wine raises alarm over military siege at his home
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate, Bobi Wine has taken to Twitter to raise an alarm over a military siege at his…
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COVID-19: Africa secures 270 million vaccine doses
A provisional 270 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been secured by the African Union (AU) for distribution across the…
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