Month: August 2021
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Mozambique
Mozambique: Former President’s Son Denies Involvement In Tuna Scandal
Former Mozambique President Armando Guebuza’s son, Ndambi Guebuza, on Monday, refuted allegations that he accepted bribes to get a $2bn…
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World
ICRC: Nearly 48,000 People Currently Declared Missing Across Africa
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said some 48,000 people are currently declared missing across Africa, reported…
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Health
French Government To Donate 10 Million Vaccines To Africa Over Three Months
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office on Monday announced the government has decided to offer 10 million doses of AstraZeneca and…
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Zambia
Zambia’s New President Hakainde Hichilema Sacks Military And Police Chiefs
Zambia’s newly elected President Hakainde Hichilema appointed new military chiefs on Sunday, replacing almost all police commissioners in a major…
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South Africa
South African Health Experts Detect New Most Mutated COVID-19 Variant C.1.2
South African health experts have detected a new coronavirus variant, C.1.2, which is likely to be more infectious than other…
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South Africa
South African Health Minister Predicts Fourth Wave Of Coronavirus In November
South African Health Minister Dr. Joe Phala on Friday said the country is expected to enter the fourth wave of…
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Health
German Chancellor Vows To Offer Africa Up To 70 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday announced Germany will make up to 70 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine available to…
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Mali
Mali’s Authorities Release Former Interim President And PM From House Arrest
Mali’s committee monitoring the post-coup transition on Friday said former Malian interim President Bah Ndaw and his prime minister, Moctar…
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Ethiopia
EHRC Says Up To 210 People Killed In Attacks In Ethiopia’s Oromia Region
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Thursday said at least 210 people have been killed over several days of…
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Health
WHO Says COVID-19 Vaccinations Triples In Africa, But Not Enough To Meet 10% Target
A World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Director Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday said COVID-19 vaccinations in African nations have tripled…
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean Gov’t Extends COVID-19 Vaccination To Younger Age Groups
The Zimbabwean government on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 vaccination program to include the 14 to 17 year age group. Until…
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Benin
Benin’s Agriculture Ministry Confirms H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak Near Porto Novo
Benin’s agriculture ministry on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 avian flu near the capital Porto Novo,…
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Egypt
Sudanese Irrigation Minister Says No Impact Of Ethiopian Dam On Floods This Year
A Sudanese minister on Wednesday said the giant dam constructed By Ethiopia on the Blue Nile made no impact on…
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Algeria
Algerian Government Ends Diplomatic Ties With Morocco, Citing Hostile Actions
The Algerian government on Tuesday ended diplomatic relations with Morocco, accusing the neighboring country of hostile actions, reported Reuters. “Algeria…
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Health
WHO Slams Shocking Disparity In Access To Coronavirus Vaccines Across Nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday pointed out the shocking disparity in access to coronavirus vaccines across the globe,…
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Zambia
New Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Gets Sworn In After Defeating Edgar Lungu
New Zambian President and longtime opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema got sworn into power on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by…
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Tunisia
Tunisian President Extends Suspension Of Parliament, Immunity Of Members
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, after dismissing his Prime Minister Hichem…
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Egypt
Egypt’s Government To Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead Of Fourth Wave
Egypt’s health minister on Monday said the government plans to vaccinate all 4.5 million of its state employees against COVID-19…
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Ethiopia
US Imposes Sanctions On Eritrean Army Chief Over Rights Abuses In Ethiopia’s Tigray
The United States (US) on Monday imposed sanctions on Eritrea’s army chief over allegations of widespread rights abuses in Ethiopia’s…
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Nigeria
Nigeria: Bandits Set Free 15 Baptist Students After Parents Pay Ransom Money
Bandits have reportedly set free 15 students, who were kidnapped last month from a Baptist school in northwest Nigeria. According…
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Rwanda
Rwandan Government To Launch Phase Three Of COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
The Rwandan government will launch its third phase of the mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday, having already administered more…
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Chad
Chad Government To Withdraw Half Of Its Military Contingent From G5 Sahel Force
The Chad government has decided to withdraw half of its 1,200 troops from the multinational G5 Sahel forces battling Islamist…
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South Africa
South African Health Minister Urges People To Be Vigilant Against Coronavirus
South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla warned that people should remain vigilant against the coronavirus as the number of infections…
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Uganda
Ugandan Government Halts Activities Of More Than 50 Civil Society Groups
The Ugandan government on Friday halted the activities of 54 non-governmental organizations for allegedly not complying with regulations, reported Yahoo…
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Kenya
Kenya’s Appeals Court Rejects President Kenyatta’s Constitutional Review Proposal
Kenya’s appeals court on Friday rejected President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government’s proposal to make fundamental changes to the constitution, reported Africa…
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