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Bingu And Joyce Banda Malawi 

Malawi must learn and appreciate more about role of the VEEP

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By Janet Karim 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 16:15-17 Of the six presidents that Malawi has had since the… Read More
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Tanzania’s main opposition leader charged with treason, raising concerns of authoritarian crackdown

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By Jones Gadama Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been charged with treason, a move that has sparked widespread concern about the country’s deteriorating human rights record and the potential for authoritarian crackdown. Lissu, the chairman of the Chadema party and runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was arrested on Wednesday after a rally in the southwestern region of… Read More
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Harnessing opportunities: How African countries can benefit from the U.S.-China trade war

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By Jones Gadama The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has created a complex landscape of economic opportunities and challenges for countries around the world. For African nations, this geopolitical tension presents a unique chance to reposition themselves in the global trade ecosystem. As the world’s two largest economies impose tariffs and engage in a battle for… Read More

Types of data requested to inform May 2025 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberations

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The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) continues to closely monitor the genetic and antigenic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, and the performance of COVID-19 vaccines against circulating variants. Based on these evaluations, WHO advises vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities on the implications for future updates to COVID-19 vaccine antigen… Read More

WHO and partners enable access to candidate vaccine and treatments for outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease in Uganda

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WHO and partners have immediately boosted their support to the Ugandan government’s response to an outbreak of Sudan virus disease outbreak (SVD, part of the Ebola family), including by facilitating access to a candidate vaccine and candidate treatments. The first 2160 doses of the vaccine candidate and the treatments are already in Kampala, Uganda, as they were prepositioned as part… Read More
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Africa’s economic struggle: How currency devaluation exacerbates poverty

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By Twink Jones Gadama In the global economic landscape, currency valuation plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of nations. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long advocated for the devaluation of currencies in developing countries, particularly in Africa, under the premise that such measures would enhance export competitiveness. However, this approach raises critical questions about the underlying… Read More