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Africa: IGAD Reinforces States Solidarity for Curbing Covid-19 Pandemic
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced that it is mobilizing resources to help member states consolidate solidarity to cope with burden imposed on the health system, peace and security, natural disaster and COVID-19 pandemic.
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Africa: 'Coronavirus - Malnutrition Could Be Deepened in Africa'
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the potential impact of COVID -19 on food security in Africa is likely to exacerbate the already existing burden of
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Africa: At Least 80 Million Children Under One at Risk of Diseases Such as Diphtheria, Measles and Polio as COVID-19 Disrupts Routine Vaccination Efforts, Warn Gavi, WHO and UNICEF
This stark warning comes from the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ahead of the Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June, at which world leaders will come together to help maintain immunization programmes and mitigate the impact of the pandemic in lower-income
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The Emotional Strain Of Travel May Outweigh The Satisfaction Of In-person Family Connections During COVID - The Seattle Medium
Harris’ family wants her to return to D.C. But Harris is not as optimistic about travelling across the country again, and she’s not alone. With COVID cases rising and new travel restrictions imposed by Gov. Jay Inslee, a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows
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Leaders at summit focus on better protecting biodiversity - Black News Channel
By Sylvie CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Protecting the world's biodiversity was on the agenda Monday for world leaders at the One Planet Summit, which was being held by videoconference due to the coronavirus pandemic. The one-day summit will focus on four major topics: protecting terrestrial
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Consumer Reports: How to Get a Deal During the Appliance Shortage - Milwaukee Community Journal
With some kitchen and laundry appliances in short supply, getting what you want and at the right price isn’t so easy. CR can help. If you missed the chance during Black Friday to score a deal on a whisper-quiet dishwasher, step up to a pro-style range, or get that French-door fridge you’ve been
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FULL SPEECH | Beaches, booze and border posts: Here are 8 takeouts as Ramaphosa keeps SA on Level 3 lockdown | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening announced that South Africa will maintain Level 3 Lockdown.
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Lesotho: DPP Advocate Hlalefang Motinyane
The accusation against the DPP was made by Monaheng Rasekoai, the lawyer for former Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's relatives, who are appealing a controversial decision to grant his wife, Mrs Thabane, bail after she appeared in court in February for
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Rwanda: As Kigali to Resume Training Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup
[New Times] AS Kigali is set to start training on Wednesday, December 16 as they prepare the CAF Confederation Cup tie against Ugandan side KCCA next week.
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New Comesa plan set to ease movement of goods
The electronic certificate of origin (eCO) System, developed under the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) digital free trade area will fast-track movement of goods, enhancing intra-regional
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Ethiopia: EU Donates Covid - 19 Medical Supplies Worth 60 Mln Euros to IGAD
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The European Union (EU) on Monday donated 60 million Euros worth of COVID-19 medical supplies to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member countries.
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Byron Allen Signs Veteran White House Correspondent April Ryan for TheGrio.TV
Byron Allen announced that he has signed Washington, D.C., correspondent April Ryan for over-the-air 24/7 broadcast television network TheGrio.TV.
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Kenya: Govt Set to Impose Tough Measures After Spike in COVID-19 Cases at Border Points
Nairobi — The government says it is considering imposing tough measures at the border points following high cases of COVID-19, particularly at the border town of Namanga which is the main gateway to
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Africa: Independence Is At the Heart of the African Development Bank's Ability to Be Effective
[The Conversation Africa] Independence is a cardinal pillar for organisations that are set up to deliver a public good. Their success depends on it.
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Caribbean Airlines to extend layoffs for three months
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Regional carrier Caribbean Airlines has announced that it will extend layoffs for an additional three months. The period is now set to end on April 15; the original date was January 15. According to an internal memo...
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Africa: COVID-19 Strategies Africa Can Learn From
There are of course huge differences between US states and African countries, but consider for a moment that the US has one international
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UN calls for 'sustained efforts' against DRC natural resource trafficking | News24
The UN Security Council called Thursday for "sustained efforts" in preventing the illegal trade of natural resources from the DR Congo, as gold in particular fuels conflict between armed groups in the region.
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Tshwane's choked Steve Biko Hospital treating Covid-19 patients in car park (pictures)
Steve Biko’s chief executive, Mathabo Mathebula, said 'treating patients outside was unavoidable' because of a sudden surge in cases coming through the door.
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Vegan Certification Firm -- BeVeg -- Revolutionizes Vegan Labeling Globally with ISO Accreditation.
The good housekeeping seal of approval for vegan, by BeVeg International, is the first in the world to gain global accreditation for its vegan trademark by ISO. UNITED STATES, December 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do you look to buy products …
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AfDB wars: Targeting African man or the continental lender?
Now, as president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), he may be punch ball of a global political agenda pitting the US against African leaders, and maybe
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Commentary: Embracing ecological realism - WS Chronicle
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Africa: United States and the African Development Bank
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Rwanda: UN Prosecutor to Member States - Intensify Efforts to Locate, Arrest Genocide Fugitives
The Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) Serge Brammertz, has called for greater efforts to locate and arrest fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in
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Halle Berry Says It’s ‘Heartbreaking’ That No Black Woman Has Won Best Actress Since Her Historic Oscar Win – Free Press of Jacksonville
In 2002, Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball. Nearly 20 years later, Berry remains the only Black woman to have ever received the prestigious accolade — a distinction that upsets her. “The [...]
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Africa Day and Its Discontent
Founded in 1963, the aim of the Organization of Africa Unity, the precursor of Africa Union (AU) was to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member
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Uganda: COVID-19 - Who Questions Uganda On Case Deductions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has questioned the modality Uganda is using to deduct numbers of Covid-19 positive foreign cases, especially of trans-border cargo truck
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East Africa: Regional Conflicts Add to Somalia's Security Concerns
Analysis - Kenya and Ethiopia have been key allies in Somalia's peace and security matters for over a decade, especially in the fight against terror groups such as al-Shabaab. Besides their bilateral engagements, both countries are major troop-contributors to the African Union Mission in Somalia
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Uganda seeks to block 14 Youtube channels over deadly protests | Africanews
In a written letter, the UCC claimed the channels were used to fuel riots in the capial city Kampala that resulted to massive loss of lives and property.
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Sports World Sees Two Americas in Policing of DC Riot and Black Lives Matter Protests – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Travis Caldwell and Jill Martin - (CNN) - After rioters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, players and coaches across American sports leagues voiced their concerns about what they witnessed [...]
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